BITE-SIZE CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES

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If you love cinnamon rolls and spiced cookies, make a bite-sized version that combines the best of both worlds. Genius! - Jasmine Sheth, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until blended. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, yeast and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each into an 8x6-in. rectangle; sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons brown sugar mixture. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Cut dough crosswise into 3/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients. Dip tops of cookies in glaze. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.