American · Dessert · Medium
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
0.0 (0 ratings)- Total
- 1 hr 46 min
- Prep
- 1 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 24
- Calories
- 120
Buttery pinwheel cookies carry a clear cinnamon-sugar spiral, with crisp edges and a tender center that needs no icing.
Rolling a chilled sheet of dough around cinnamon sugar gives Cinnamon Roll Cookies their neat swirl. The second chill firms the log enough to slice cleanly, keeping the pattern visible as the cookies spread in the oven.
Use softened butter that still holds its shape, not melted butter. Roll between parchment to avoid adding flour, and pause to chill the dough if it starts sticking or flattening under the knife.
Method
Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg and salt, then mix in all-purpose flour just until a soft dough forms. Flatten, wrap and chill for .
Roll between parchment into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar and sprinkle evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch strip bare along one long edge.
Roll tightly from the opposite long edge, using the parchment to help. Wrap the log and chill for until firm.
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 24 rounds and space on two lined sheet pans. Bake for , rotating pans halfway, until the edges are pale golden and centers set. Cool on the pans for .
Forkue tips
- Turn the log a quarter-turn after each slice to keep it round rather than flat on one side.
Storing and reheating
Keep airtight at room temperature for 5 days or freeze baked cookies for 2 months. Freeze the unbaked log for 1 month and thaw in the fridge before slicing.
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies: FAQ
Can I slice the dough without chilling?
Chilling is needed for a clean spiral. Soft dough compresses under the knife and smears the cinnamon layer.
Why are the cookies hard?
Too much flour or too long in the oven can make them brittle. Measure flour lightly and remove when the edges just color.
How do I store and reheat Cinnamon Roll Cookies?
Keep airtight at room temperature for 5 days or freeze baked cookies for 2 months. Freeze the unbaked log for 1 month and thaw in the fridge before slicing.
How long does Cinnamon Roll Cookies take?
About 1 hr 46 min in total: 1 hr 30 min prep and 16 min cooking.
What do I need to make Cinnamon Roll Cookies?
The key ingredients are butter, egg, all-purpose flour and cinnamon, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Cinnamon Roll Cookies?
Turn the log a quarter-turn after each slice to keep it round rather than flat on one side.
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