Description
These Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the sweet, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick, bite-sized cookie form. Soft and tender with a cinnamon-sugar swirl center and an optional cinnamon sugar topping, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Optional Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form Dough Balls: Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then flatten the dough ball slightly.
- Add Cinnamon Swirl Center: Place about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture in the center of the flattened dough. Fold the dough over the swirl and roll it back into a ball again.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Add Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping: If desired, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle generously over each cookie before baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper for easy cookie removal and clean-up.
- The cinnamon swirl can be adjusted to your taste by increasing or decreasing the cinnamon and sugar amounts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
