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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Cookies Recipe – Perfect Holiday Desserts

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Welcome to your new favorite cookie recipe! If you love the comforting aroma of cinnamon and the satisfying crunch of a perfectly baked treat,Easy Cinnamon Swirl Cookiesare here to delight your taste buds. These cookies are buttery, sweet, and packed with a delightful cinnamon swirl, making them perfect for dessert or a cozy snack with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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  • Dry Ingredients:2 cupsall-purpose flour1/2 teaspoonbaking powder1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • Wet Ingredients:1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened3/4 cupgranulated sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1large egg
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • For the Filling:2 tablespoonsmelted butter1/4 cupgranulated sugar2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoonsmelted butter
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle.
  7. Brush the dough with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
  8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  9. Place the slices onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the Dough:If the dough feels too soft, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes before rolling.
Even Filling:Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly to ensure every cookie has a balanced flavor.
Perfect Spiral:Roll the dough tightly to create a defined swirl in each cookie.

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