Cinnamon Swirl Yeast Cookies
Experience the warm embrace of Cinnamon Swirl Yeast Cookies, where rich cinnamon roll essence intertwines with the soft, airy texture of yeast dough. Each cookie features a luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl baked to perfection, finished with a velvety cream cheese frosting that melts blissfully in your mouth. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet pick-me-up, each bite offers a nostalgic taste of home!
ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- ½ cup milk, warmed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp milk (for frosting)
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warmed milk with a teaspoon of sugar; let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the salt.
- 4.
Gradually add the frothy yeast mixture into the butter and sugar mixture.
- 5.
Slowly incorporate the bread flour until the dough forms; knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 6.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 7.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and a pinch of sugar, then roll tightly into a cylinder.
- 8.
Slice the rolled dough into ½-inch thick pieces and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 9.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- 11.
For the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
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