Take a closer look because these are not cinnamon buns!
But they are Cinnamon Bun Cookies!
All the cinnamon delight of eating a real deal cinnamon bun
but without all that time spent in the kitchen!
and yes raisins are optional!
WATCH HOW TO MAKE THESE COOKIES
Notes for Success
The original recipe used Vegan Egg by Follow Your Heart but I have since updated the recipe to use flax meal with perfect results!
Cinnamon Bun Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs Flax Meal 16g
- ¼ cup Hot Water 60ml
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 5ml
- 1 cup Vegan Butter 226g
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar 100g
- 8 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese 226g
- 2½ cups All Purpose Flour 312g
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Vegan Lactic Acid *optional
For the Cinnamon Filling
- 2 Tbs Melted Vegan Butter
- 8 Tbs Light Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- ½ cup Raisins
Instructions
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In small bowl combine the flax meal with the hot water then add the vanilla extract to that- reserve
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Gently cream the vegan butter & sugar on medium speed until light & fluffy approximately 3 minutes.
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Add the vegan cream cheese & mix just enough to smooth it out & incorporate it together
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Add the flax mixture to the creamed mixture & mix well be sure to scrape the bottom & sides of the bowl for an even mix
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Sift the flour with the baking powder& lactic acid *if using then add it all at once to the butter mixture & mix on low speed to combine.
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Wrap the dough into 2 separate equal discs & refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Meanwhile combine the brown sugar & cinnamon together in a small bowl
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Once the dough has relaxed & is chilled, knead it (one disc at a time) on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle that is 6″ by 18″
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Brush with the half of the melted vegan butter and then spread half of the cinnamon sugar mixture & the raisins evenly and roll up jelly roll style
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Cut the log into 20 equal pieces & place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper 1″ apart
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Repeat the process with the other half of dough then bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 minutes until golden browned
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Cool then ice with confectioners sugar glaze which is just 1 cup confectioners sugar with about 1 Tbs plant milk added, whisk smooth to pour able consistency
Notes
Storage Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze wrapped well for up to 1 month
