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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies bring the irresistible cinnamon swirl flavor of classic cinnamon rolls into a deliciously soft and tender cookie form. Rolled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling and topped with creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. They’re ideal for a cozy treat or special occasion dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cubed (16 Tbsp.)
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 6 Tbsp. softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 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 and Prepare Filling: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon, stirring until smooth to create the cinnamon sugar filling. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside as well.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Place the cubed cold butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Turn the mixer on and cream the butter for about 1 minute until softened and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and continue to cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the two large eggs, two egg yolks, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Blend until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients Gradually: Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, approximately 1/4 cup at a time, mixing gently after each addition to keep the dough tender and cohesive.
  6. Shape the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, press the cookie dough into a large rectangle roughly the size of a 9×13 inch pan. There’s no need to roll with a pin; your hands will work to flatten and shape the dough evenly.
  7. Apply Filling and Roll: Evenly spread the prepared cinnamon sugar filling over the dough rectangle. Carefully roll the dough up starting from the long edge, ensuring you keep the dough intact without tearing.
  8. Slice and Form Cookies: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 10-12 equal portions weighing about 4.5 oz each. Roll each piece into a tight ball, making sure to pinch the edges to seal the cinnamon sugar filling inside to prevent oozing during baking.
  9. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Adjust with more powdered sugar if needed for desired consistency.
  11. Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cookies. Optionally, sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top for extra flavor and visual appeal. Store any leftover cookies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • If making smaller-sized cookies than 4.5 oz, start checking for doneness at 8 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • When rolling each cookie into a ball, ensure you pinch the edges tightly to seal in the cinnamon sugar filling, preventing it from leaking out and causing the cookies to lose their shape.

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