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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the warm, sweet flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a delightful cookie form. Soft, chewy, and swirled with cinnamon sugar, these cookies are finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making them perfect for breakfast treats or dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly. Melt the butter and mix it into the cinnamon sugar until it forms a moist, spreadable filling.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Yolks: Beat in the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined into a dough.
  5. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a roughly 12×8 inch rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Spread Cinnamon Sugar: Evenly spread the prepared cinnamon sugar filling over the rolled dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  7. Form the Roll: Carefully roll the dough jelly-roll style, starting from a long edge, to create a tight spiral.
  8. Cut and Shape Cookies: Cut the dough roll into approximately 12 equal slices. Roll each slice gently into a ball shape to encourage a rounded cookie.
  9. Bake Cookies: Place cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are golden.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: While cookies bake and cool, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
  11. Frost Cookies: Once cookies have cooled completely, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting generously over each cookie.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are fully softened for smooth mixing in both dough and frosting.
  • Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
  • For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the cookie dough as well.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar in the filling for a milder flavor if desired.

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