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Vegan Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Vegan Cinnamon Roll Cookies, a perfect fusion of cinnamon-spiced dough rolled with vanilla-flavored dough, baked until lightly golden, and optionally topped with a smooth dairy-free cream cheese glaze. These soft, aromatic cookies offer the comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient cookie form, ideal for a cozy snack or festive treat.

Ingredients

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Vanilla Cookie Dough

  • 180g all purpose / plain flour
  • 60g caster sugar
  • 25g icing sugar
  • 75g vegan butter (chilled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk

Cinnamon Cookie Dough

  • 180g all purpose / plain flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (sweet or regular)
  • 2 teaspoons all spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 60g caster sugar
  • 25g icing sugar
  • 75g vegan butter (chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 100g icing sugar
  • 1 heaped tablespoon dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vanilla Cookie Dough: Add the all purpose flour, caster sugar, icing sugar, chilled vegan butter, and vanilla extract into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, gradually adding dairy-free milk and blending until a smooth ball of dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap loosely in cling film or greaseproof paper, and refrigerate while preparing the cinnamon dough.
  2. Prepare Cinnamon Cookie Dough: In the food processor, combine all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, all spice, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, caster sugar, icing sugar, and chilled vegan butter. Pulse a few times, adding dairy-free milk as needed to form a smooth dough ball. Shape into a disc, wrap loosely, and chill for at least 1 hour until firm and not sticky.
  3. Roll Vanilla Dough: Remove vanilla dough from fridge, place on a floured sheet of greaseproof paper, and cover with another sheet. Roll out to approximately 1/8 inch thickness into an 8 by 13 inch rectangle. Peel away the top paper carefully.
  4. Roll Cinnamon Dough: Using the same rolling technique between two sheets of greaseproof paper, roll out the cinnamon dough to a similar size and thickness. Peel off the top sheet.
  5. Assemble Dough Layers: Gently lift the cinnamon dough sheet and place it on top of the vanilla dough. Cover with a sheet of baking paper and roll the two doughs together with a rolling pin a few times for adhesion. Remove the top paper afterward.
  6. Form Dough Log: Starting from the shorter side, roll both dough layers tightly together like a yule log. Wrap the log in cling film and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to slice.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 180°C fan (350°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  8. Slice Cookies: With a sharp knife, cut the chilled dough log into approx 1/4 inch thick slices. Place cookies spaced apart on the prepared baking tray as they will spread slightly when baked. Bake in batches, keeping remaining slices refrigerated.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the middle of the oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies turn lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool on the tray for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up without breaking.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl, mix together icing sugar, dairy-free cream cheese, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick but pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more cream cheese if needed.
  11. Glaze Cookies: Once cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over them using a piping bag or spoon according to your preference.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set slightly, then serve these delicious vegan cinnamon roll cookies and enjoy the comforting blend of cinnamon and vanilla flavors with every bite.

Notes

  • Use chilled vegan butter to achieve the best dough consistency and texture.
  • Rolling dough between parchment or greaseproof paper helps prevent sticking and creates an even thickness.
  • Adjust thickness and size of dough rectangles for more or fewer swirls in the cookies.
  • Make sure cookies cool on the baking tray before transferring to avoid breaking as they firm up.
  • Glaze consistency should be similar to slightly thinner than toothpaste to easily pipe or drizzle.
  • Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; watch closely for light golden color.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These cookies are perfect for those following a vegan diet.

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