Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Sweet Glaze

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, transforming its flavors into a convenient and tasty cookie form. Featuring a soft, sweet dough rolled with a cinnamon-brown sugar filling and finished with a simple milk glaze, these cookies are perfect for cinnamon lovers. They provide the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls without the need for yeast or extensive prep time. Ideal for a sweet snack, a treat with your coffee, or as a special dessert for gatherings.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp milk

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 Tbsp melted unsalted butter

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg. Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and milk.
  2. Make Filling: Whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  3. Assemble: Roll out dough, spread filling, leaving an edge. Roll up and slice into pieces. Place on a baking sheet and pat down slightly.
  4. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  5. Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  6. Finishing Touches: Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
  7. Serve and Store: Enjoy these cookies once cooled. Store in an airtight container.

Notes:

  • Rolling the dough to an even thickness ensures uniform baking.
  • The glaze should be added after the cookies have completely cooled for the best texture.
  • These cookies are perfect for those who enjoy the flavors of cinnamon rolls in a more convenient cookie form.

Enjoy these Cinnamon Roll Cookies as a delightful treat that combines the comfort of cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of a cookie!

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