Cinnamon Roll Cookies

By Kelli with an I

A shortbread-like cookie with a cinnamon sugar filling and a powdered sugar glaze.

Ingredients

• Dough -
• 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 3/4 C unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 + 1/2 C all-purpose flour
• Cinnamon Filling -
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 C granulated sugar
• 1 + 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Icing -
• 1 C powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/4 C heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Details

Preparation time 80mins
Cooking time 95mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and mix until the dough is fully combined. Form into into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. Take out the dough and roll it into a rectangle 12 inches wide and about 9 inches long. I used a small cookie sheet to help me with the size and shape.

3. For the filling - in a small bowl mix together the egg white and water. In another bowl mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Using a brush, coat the dough with the egg white mixture and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top. Roll the dough up like a cinnamon bun and wrap and place in the freezer until firm.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a large cookie sheet using parchment paper or a Silpat. Take the dough out of the freezer and slice into thin slices and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let them cool completely before icing.

5. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar, cream/milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle on top of the cookies.