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Bakery-Style Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large farm egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground Saigon cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered confectioners sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fully emulsified.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients on low speed, mixing just until a soft, pliable cookie dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper into a 12x9-inch rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Brush the surface of the dough with melted butter. In a small bowl, combine dark brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly across the dough right to the edges.
  7. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log using the parchment paper to assist. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes to firm up.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
  9. Place pinwheels 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes just until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 195cal (10%) Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 5.5g (34%) Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) Sodium: 95mg (4%) Potassium: 40mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 16g (32%) Vitamin A: 6IU (0%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 2mg (0%) Iron: 4mg (22%)

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