Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft cookies filled with cinnamon sugar and peanut butter—warm, chewy layers for a sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
13 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
→ Optional Icing
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
05 - Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Brush melted butter evenly over the surface. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
07 - Starting from the longer edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Wrap in parchment and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
09 - Cut the chilled log into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
10 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Leave cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
11 - For optional icing: combine powdered sugar with milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Perfect blend of peanut butter and cinnamon flavors
- Soft, chewy texture that everyone loves
02 -
- Contains peanuts, wheat (gluten), dairy, and eggs: check labels to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
- Yield is about 24 cookies with approx. 140 calories per serving.
03 -
- Substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips into the filling for a chocolate twist.