Cinnamon Roll Cookies

I will be delighted to share with you the recipe for cookies inspired by cinnamon rolls, those enveloping and spiced treats typical of North American cuisine, but with an Italian touch, as if they were conceived in a pastry shop under the skies of Rome or Florence. Let’s begin!

Ingredients

• 225 g of soft butter
• 200 g of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 375 g of flour 00
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 100 g of brown sugar

Preparation

1. Prepare a cream by whisking the soft butter with the granulated sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to work until they are well blended into the mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture little by little, making sure not to overwork the dough.
4. Once your base is ready, put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so that it cools down and hardens slightly.
5. Take the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface, creating a rectangle about 1/2 cm thick.
6. Spread a layer of brown sugar over the entire surface of the rectangle and sprinkle evenly with ground cinnamon.
7. Roll the dough up on itself starting from the long side, to get a long cylinder.
8. Wrap the cylinder of dough in cling film and leave it in the refrigerator again for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. Cut the dough cylinder into slices about 1/2 cm thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are slightly golden at the edges.
12. Let them cool on a rack before serving.

These cookies are a real treat for the palate, combining the sweetness of brown sugar with the spicy flavor of cinnamon. They can be enjoyed on their own or accompanied by a cup of hot tea or, why not, a small glass of Vin Santo, adding an Italian touch to this moment of pleasure. Enjoy your tasting!