Cinnamon Roll Soft Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft, chewy cookies with rich cinnamon sugar swirls, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dry ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Filling
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
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Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
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Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until the dough forms without overworking.
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Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling in a small bowl.
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Spread half of the dough onto a parchment-lined surface, sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly over it, then roll the dough tightly into a log.
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Cut the rolled dough into slices approximately 1/2 inch thick and place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
# Extra Tips:
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For a softer texture, slightly underbake and allow cookies to cool on the sheet.