Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a soft, handheld cookie form with these easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies. Featuring tender dough swirled with cinnamon and a tangy plant-based cream cheese glaze, this recipe is quick, simple, and perfect for any cozy occasion or gifting.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, cold
- 1/3 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Cinnamon Filling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
Glaze
- 4 ounces plant-based cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold plant-based butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar (natural), stirring gently until a soft dough forms that is not sticky.
- Roll and Fill: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. In a small bowl, mix extra ground cinnamon with brown sugar (natural), sprinkle evenly over the dough, then tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log. Slice the log into 1/2 inch thick cookie rounds using a sharp knife with a gentle sawing motion.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the cookie slices spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Make the Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together plant-based cream cheese, powdered sugar (natural), and a splash of plant-based milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Glaze and Enjoy: When the cookies have cooled to warm, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep dough cool by chilling for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Slice cookie rounds carefully with a sharp knife to prevent squashing and maintain neat spirals.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be removed when edges turn lightly golden to preserve softness.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for the best and most aromatic flavor.
- Apply glaze while cookies are warm to help it absorb gently without melting away.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Plant-Based Cookies, Soft Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Vegan Cinnamon Roll
