Cinnamon roll cookies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of cinnamon rolls. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch square.
- Sprinkle the dough with the cinnamon sugar.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough up tightly.
- Cut the roll into 1-inch pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
Q: Why do need to chill the dough before baking?
Chilling the dough helps to firm it up and make it easier to roll out.
Yes, you can make these cookies gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
Yes, you can make these cookies dairy-free by using a dairy-free butter substitute.
Yes, you can make these cookies vegan by using a vegan butter substitute and a vegan egg replacer.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Pros
- Easy to make
- Delicious
- Chewy
- Cinnamony
- Perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack
Tips
- Use real butter for the best flavor.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown.
- Let
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon roll cookies are made with a cookie dough instead of a yeast dough, and they are baked instead of being boiled and then baked.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
10-12 minutes
10-12 minutes
Can I use a different type of frosting?
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans