Cinnamon Roll Cookies, fragrant shortcrust cookies with a sweet and spicy filling of brown sugar and cinnamon, all enhanced by a delicious sugar glaze.
Their spiral shape resembles the famous cinnamon rolls, but their crunchy texture makes them perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, for a special breakfast or snack.
The recipe is simple and requires few ingredients, easily found in your pantry. The result? Cookies with a unique flavor, combining the comfort of a homemade dessert with the irresistible aroma of spices. Also perfect for gifting during the Christmas holidays, these cookies are sure to win over both the young and the old.
At the bottom of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions about this preparation. If you have further doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 135.87 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.37 (g) of which sugars 11.38 (g)
- Proteins 1.39 (g)
- Fat 6.70 (g) of which saturated 4.20 (g)of which unsaturated 2.44 (g)
- Fibers 0.45 (g)
- Sodium 82.82 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 25 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 cups All-purpose flour
- 6 1/3 tbsps Butter
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsps Butter
- 2 tbsps Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk
Tools
- Kitchen scale
- Blender
- Work surface
- Baking paper
- Rolling pin
- Scraper
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Begin the preparation of the cinnamon roll cookies by placing all the shortcrust ingredients in the bowl of a blender or food processor, leaving the butter and egg yolk for last.
Blend at maximum power until the shortcrust begins to come together; large crumbs should form.
Transfer the cookie dough onto a work surface, quickly compact it with your hands to form a dough ball. Let the shortcrust rest in the refrigerator for about an hour.
After the resting time, roll out the shortcrust on a sheet of baking paper to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Melt a pat of butter in the microwave or in a saucepan and spread it over the shortcrust.
Continue by adding the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up the shortcrust carefully without breaking it and place the roll in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Cut the roll into pieces about 1/3 inch thick and place the formed cookies on a cookie sheet or a regular baking tray lined with baking paper.
Bake the cookies in a static oven at 374°F for about 15-18 minutes. Remove them from the oven even if still soft and let them cool completely.
In the meantime, prepare the glaze by adding a tablespoon of milk to the powdered sugar. Mix well, and if the glaze is too hard, add a little more milk.
Spread the glaze over the cookies and let it harden for a few minutes. The cinnamon roll cookies are ready to be served!
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Check this section to clear your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
Also try the Cinnamon Blondies
Also try the Cinnamon Blondies
How can I store cinnamon roll cookies?
The cookies stay fresh for 4-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To extend their shelf life, you can freeze them without the glaze and add it just before serving.
Can I substitute the butter in the dough?
Yes, you can use vegetable margarine for a lactose-free version, but the taste might slightly change.
Is it possible to use a sweetener instead of sugar?
You can replace sugar with sweeteners like erythritol or coconut sugar, but keep in mind that the texture and taste might differ.
Can I prepare cinnamon roll cookies in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap up to 24 hours before cutting and baking.
With cinnamon, I’ve also made the Apple and Cinnamon Infusion
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