Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Roll Cookies, combining the warm spices and sweetness of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make, bite-sized cookie form. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with a warm drink, these cookies bake to golden perfection with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Topping
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s properly heated for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, which helps create a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they are fully incorporated, then blend in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar, forming the dry base of the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a consistent dough forms without overmixing.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls of roughly equal size and place them spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and granulated sugar. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in this mixture to coat the exterior with sweet cinnamon flavor.
- Flatten and Bake: Slightly flatten each coated dough ball with a fork to promote even baking and create a nice texture. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring crisp edges and soft centers.
Notes
- Use softened butter (not melted) for the best texture and proper creaming with the sugar.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
- Rolling the dough balls in cinnamon sugar adds extra flavor and a delightful crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative.
