Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient, soft, and chewy cookie form. This Cinnamon Roll Cookies recipe combines simple pantry ingredients to create tender, sweet cookies infused with warm cinnamon and a luscious plant-based glaze. Perfect for last-minute baking, sharing, or a comforting snack any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural gelling agent)
- Additional cinnamon (natural) for topping, about 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (natural) for topping
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon grape juice (optional, to adjust dough consistency)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural)
- 2–3 tablespoons plant-based dairy/cheese cream
- 1 tablespoon grape juice (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon (natural), and baking powder (natural gelling agent). In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, brown sugar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and vanilla extract (natural). Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. The dough should be pliable but not sticky; add a teaspoon of grape juice if it feels too dry.
- Shape the Cookies: Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a roughly rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Mix extra cinnamon (natural) with brown sugar (natural) and spread evenly over the dough. Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
- Slice and Bake: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the slices cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Make the Glaze: While baking, whisk together powdered sugar (natural) and plant-based dairy/cheese cream until smooth. Add grape juice to create a creamy glaze and adjust the consistency as needed.
- Glaze and Cool: Once cookies are out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over them. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the glaze to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Roll the dough evenly for uniform cookie thickness and baking.
- Use fresh cinnamon powder for the best flavor intensity.
- Don’t overbake; remove cookies when just set to maintain softness and chewiness.
- Apply glaze while cookies are warm but not hot for optimum absorption and shine.
- For easier slicing, chill the rolled dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, quick baking, plant-based glaze, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon cookies
