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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Delightful Cinnamon Roll Cookies featuring a soft, buttery dough embedded with swirls of cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection and topped with a drizzle of melted white chocolate. These cookies combine the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a cookie, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (111g) margarine, softened
  • 1 1/4 cup (288g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (380g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/4 cup (56g) butter, partially melted
  • 1/2 cup (123g) brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 1/4 cup (50g) white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350° F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside for later use.
  2. Make Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth and well mixed.
  3. Spread and Freeze Cinnamon Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling mixture onto one of the prepared baking sheets to about 1/4 inch thickness. Place the pan in the freezer until needed, allowing the filling to firm up.
  4. Cream Butter, Margarine, and Sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, margarine, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Filling Pieces: Remove the frozen cinnamon filling from the freezer, then chop it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch squares.
  8. Mix Cinnamon Filling Into Dough: Add the cinnamon filling chunks to the bowl with the dough and pulse the mixer a few times to distribute the filling without overmixing. The goal is to maintain visible swirls and chunks of cinnamon in the dough.
  9. Portion Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets: about 1 1/2 tablespoons (#40 scoop) for small cookies, or 3 tablespoons (#24 scoop) for larger cookies, spacing them evenly.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 350° F (180°C) until the cookies spread out, flatten, and lose their glossy appearance on top—approximately 7-9 minutes for small cookies or 9-11 minutes for larger ones.
  11. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  12. Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
  13. Drizzle White Chocolate: Transfer the melted white chocolate to a zip-top bag and snip off a small corner. Drizzle the white chocolate over the cooled cookies in a decorative pattern.
  14. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the white chocolate drizzle to set slightly before serving and enjoy your delicious cinnamon roll cookies!

Notes

  • Freezing the cinnamon filling helps create defined swirls and chunks throughout the cookie dough for an authentic cinnamon roll effect.
  • The light corn syrup in the dough adds moisture and contributes to a tender crumb.
  • Be careful not to overmix once cinnamon filling is added to maintain swirled pockets and prevent a uniform mixture.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with regular or milk chocolate if preferred, but white chocolate provides a nice contrast.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, cinnamon swirl cookies, white chocolate drizzle cookies, homemade cookies, easy cookie recipe

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