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Buttery cinnamon roll cookies with white glaze drizzle on a white surface, perfect for dessert or snack.

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
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  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
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  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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  • Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half into a 9x7 inch rectangle. Spread melted butter over each rectangle.
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  • Mix cinnamon sugar ingredients together, then sprinkle the mixture on top of the melted butter. Roll up each rectangle tightly, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
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  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the chilled dough into 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth icing, starting with less milk and adding more if needed to reach your desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 44mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Cinnamon Roll Cookies
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