Description
These cinnamon roll cookies capture the warm, comforting essence of a classic pastry in a delightful, bite-sized form. By combining a buttery, perfectly balanced sugar cookie dough with a fragrant cinnamon swirl and a delicate icing drizzle, this recipe provides a stress-free alternative to yeasted dough. Ideal for holiday gatherings or casual snacking, these handheld treats are designed for consistent success and professional results right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp salt
0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl on high speed until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat for one minute.
Scrape the sides of the bowl and combine all ingredients to form a smooth dough.
Roll the dough out into a rectangle, dust with cinnamon and sugar mixture, and roll into a tight log.
Chill the dough log thoroughly to ensure clean slicing.
Slice the log into pinwheels and place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 11 minutes or until edges are set.
Cool completely and drizzle with a simple sugar and milk icing.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining the shape of the cookies during baking. You can prepare the dough logs in advance and keep them frozen, slicing and baking them fresh as needed.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 11
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg