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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Enjoy delightful Cinnamon Roll Cookies that combine classic flavors into a chewy treat! Try this easy recipe today and impress your friends and family!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp. corn starch
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon for the filling.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, corn starch, and salt.
  4. Cream cold butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. On a floured surface, shape dough into a rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly over it. Roll the dough into a log and slice into equal pieces.
  7. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool cookies before frosting them with the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Customize your filling by adding nuts or chocolate chips if desired. Adjust frosting sweetness by varying confectioners' sugar.