Description
Soft Baked Cinnamon Roll Cookies combine the tender, chewy softness of cinnamon rolls with the ease and charm of cookies. Featuring a gooey cinnamon swirl, a harmonious sweetness, and a comforting aroma, these delightful treats are perfect for cozy moments or sharing at gatherings. Simple to make with accessible ingredients, they deliver a homemade feel that’s irresistibly delightful.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour – 2 ½ cups
- Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Butter – 1 cup (softened)
- Brown Sugar – ¾ cup (packed)
- Granulated Sugar – ¼ cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon – 2 teaspoons
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt – ½ cup
Cinnamon Swirl
- Cinnamon – 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar – ⅓ cup
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar – 1 cup
- Milk – 2 to 3 tablespoons (to desired drizzle consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined. Finally, fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt to keep the dough soft and moist.
- Create the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the additional cinnamon and brown sugar to form the cinnamon swirl. Spread the dough onto parchment paper and lightly spread the cinnamon mixture over the surface. Roll or layer the dough to create a spiral effect within each cookie.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into a log to form cinnamon roll-style spirals, then slice into approximately one-inch thick cookies. Alternatively, drop spoonfuls of dough blended with the cinnamon swirl into mounds for softer, rustic shapes.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Be careful not to overbake to maintain the desired softness.
- Glaze and Cool: While the cookies cool slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until drizzling consistency is achieved. Drizzle the glaze over the warm (not hot) cookies to mimic the classic cinnamon roll frosting finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and improved texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies; mix until just combined.
- Watch the bake time carefully; remove cookies when centers are slightly soft for optimal gooeyness.
- Chilling the dough before shaping helps create cleaner swirls and makes handling easier.
- Apply the glaze when cookies are warm but not hot to avoid the glaze melting off.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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