Description
Enjoy soft, gooey Cinnamon Roll Cookies packed with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices, topped with a sweet plant-based icing. These homemade cookies capture the comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make, plant-based treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup natural brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup vegetarian butter (plant-based), softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Filling
- Additional cinnamon, about 1 tablespoon
- Additional natural brown sugar, about 1/4 cup
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural)
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the vegetarian butter (plant-based) and natural brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the natural vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with plant-based milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and Layer: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle the additional cinnamon and natural brown sugar evenly over the dough surface. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other to create a spiral.
- Slice into Cookies: Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1-inch thick slices. Place the slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for rise during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool slightly before icing.
- Prepare Icing and Finish: Mix powdered sugar (natural), plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth and thick enough to spread. Generously drizzle or spread the icing over the warm cookies, letting it seep into the cracks for a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature vegetarian butter (plant-based) for fluffier dough that mixes evenly.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers are still soft to maintain chewiness.
- If dough is too sticky to handle, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough evenly to ensure uniform baking without burnt edges.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based milk in icing to achieve preferred thickness for drizzle or spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Plant-Based Cookies, Vegan Cinnamon Cookies, Soft Cookies, Spiced Cookies, Cozy Treat
