Description

Enjoy soft, fluffy Cinnamon Roll Cookies featuring a warm cinnamon swirl and creamy plant-based frosting (natural). These cookies capture the comforting essence of classic cinnamon rolls with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, enriched by a dairy-free frosting. Perfect for sharing or savoring with your favorite herbal tea or grape juice, this recipe is quick, easy, and adaptable to various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup plant-based butter
3/4 cup natural granulated sugar
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

1/2 cup natural brown sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon powder

Plant-Based Frosting (Natural)

1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese (natural)
1/2 cup natural powdered sugar
2 tablespoons plant-based butter
1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
1–2 tablespoons almond milk (optional, to adjust consistency)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream the plant-based butter with natural granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix almond milk with natural vanilla extract, then gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough briefly to make rolling easier.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix natural brown sugar with cinnamon powder. Roll out the chilled dough on a flat surface into a rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface to create a flavorful cinnamon swirl.
Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the dough up tightly from one side into a log, pressing the edges gently to seal. Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the log into individual cookie rounds, revealing the cinnamon swirl pattern.
Bake to Perfection: Place the cookie slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight expansion. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft and tender.
Prepare the Plant-Based Frosting (Natural): While the cookies bake, whip together plant-based cream cheese (natural), natural powdered sugar, plant-based butter, and natural gelling agent until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with almond milk if needed to achieve spreadability.
Frost and Enjoy: After cookies cool slightly, generously spread the frosting over each cookie, allowing it to settle into the cinnamon swirls. Serve and enjoy your delightful Cinnamon Roll Cookies!

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling to make slicing easier and cleaner.
Do not overbake to maintain soft and fluffy centers.
Use freshly ground cinnamon for a more aromatic and vibrant flavor.
Slice dough rolls with a serrated knife for uniform cookies.
Allow cookies to cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, plant-based frosting, cinnamon swirl, soft cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, dairy-free frosting