Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a warm, soft, and delightful treat capturing all the cozy cinnamon-spiced flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a portable cookie form. Made with simple pantry staples and plant-based butter, they offer a tender, chewy texture and a hint of sweetness perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Optional Variations
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- Pinch of cardamom or nutmeg (natural)
- Powdered sugar and plant-based milk glaze
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming together plant-based butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then, whisk in vanilla extract (natural) and plant-based milk until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (natural), and natural gelling agent. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about one tablespoon each. Flatten each ball slightly and use a fork to create subtle swirls or patterns reminiscent of a classic cinnamon roll design for that charming look.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Mix extra cinnamon (natural) with brown sugar and sprinkle generously over each cookie to enhance flavor and add a delightful crunch after baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just set but the centers remain soft. This ensures cookies remain soft with a slight crisp around the edges.
- Let Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture of Cinnamon Roll Cookies.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for easier blending with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir just until ingredients combine to keep cookies tender.
- If the dough is sticky, chill for 20 minutes to make handling easier.
- Watch baking time closely; slightly underbaking helps keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Customize toppings by adding extra cinnamon sugar or drizzling plant-based frosting (plant-based) for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, soft cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan cookies, cinnamon cookies, comfort snack
