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Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Dessert

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

1 h 15 minServes 16Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

16 people
  • butter (softened, for the filling)Dairy70 g
  • cinnamon (ground, for the filling)Spices15 ml
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry100 g
  • unsalted butter (softened to room temperature, for the dough)Dairy227 g
  • vanilla bean pastePantry7.5 ml
  • granulated sugar (for the dough)Pantry290 g
  • eggs (large)Dairy2 pieces
  • all purpose flour (sifted)Grains420 g
  • cream of tartarPantry4 g
  • baking sodaPantry5 g
  • salt (pinch)Spices1 g
  • granulated sugar (for rolling)Pantry50 g
  • cinnamon (ground, for rolling)Spices7 g
  • cream cheese (softened, for the glaze)Dairy60 g
  • powdered sugar (for the glaze)Pantry60 g
  • milk (for the glaze)Dairy15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

286kcal

Carbs
39 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
13 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Baking tray ×2
  • Hand mixer
  • Sieve
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • Cookie cutter
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the cinnamon roll filling

    • Whip the softened butter in a bowl until fluffy.
    • Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and mix again.
    • Scoop small teaspoon dollops of the mixture onto a baking sheet and place in the freezer until frozen.
    Step 1
  2. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
    Step 2
  3. Make the cookie dough

    • Mix the softened butter in a bowl until fluffy.
    • Add the granulated sugar and mix again.
    • Add the vanilla bean paste and eggs and mix until combined.
    Step 3
  4. Add the dry ingredients

    • Sift in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
    • Fold everything together with a spatula.
    Step 4
  5. Fold in the frozen filling

    • Take the frozen cinnamon filling out of the freezer.
    • Fold the frozen pieces into the dough.
    Step 5
  6. Shape and coat the cookies

    • Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop and shape it.
    • Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
    • Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar and place on a baking tray.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the cookies

    • Bake for 11-12 minutes; the cookies spread a little.
    • Use a round cookie cutter to swirl the cookies back into shape, gently scooting the edges toward the center.
    • Let cool before eating.
    Step 7
  8. Make the cream cheese glaze

    • Whisk the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
    • Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
    Step 8