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Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Dessert

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies is a classic dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Plain Flour, Unsalted Butter, Caster Sugar, Egg, Ground Cinnamon and Brown Sugar, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Alfajores.

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Ingredients

  • Plain Flour250g
  • Unsalted Butter180g
  • Caster Sugar85g
  • Egg1 medium
  • SaltPinch
  • Ground Cinnamon2 tsp
  • Brown Sugar30g

Step-by-Step Instructions

21 steps

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Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the butter and caster sugar until creamy.

Step 2

Add the egg and a pinch of salt.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Stir into a buttery mixture.

Step 4

Add the sifted flour.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Whisk well.

Step 6

You should end up with a smooth dough.

Step 7⏱️ 15 minutes

Cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and put the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill and set.

Step 8

In the meantime combine the cassonade (or brown sugar) and the cinnamon.

Step 9

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for a minute.

Step 10

Add extra flour if necessary.

Step 11

Roll the dough out gently into a nice rectangle.

Step 12

It should be about ⅕-inch (5 mm) thick.

Step 13✨ Serve

Sprinkle with the sugary cinnamon mixture.

Step 14

Carefully start rolling the dough up.

Step 15

If it is too sticky, put it in the fridge again for a couple of minutes.

Step 16

Wrap it up tightly in plastic wrap.

Step 17⏱️ 30 minutes

Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill and set.

Step 18

After that, remove the cling film and cut the dough roll into even slices.

Step 19

Place the slices on a baking paper lined baking tray.

Step 20🥧 Bake⏱️ 16 minutes

Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 14 to 16 minutes.

Step 21

Let the baked cinnamon roll cookies cool down fully before eating or wrapping them up.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Cinnamon Roll Cookies carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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