Cinnamon Swirls (David)

Cinnamon Swirls (David)

Small cinnamon-coated cookie swirls, rolled into rope shapes and wound into spirals. A simple oil-based dough baked at high heat.

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The Original

Processed by Claude

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp (3ml) vanilla
  • 1/4 cup (90ml) + 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) baking powder
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups (360ml) flour
  • Cinnamon for coating

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all ingredients except flour.

  2. 2

    Add 1 1/2 cups flour. Mix in additional flour to make a soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.

  3. 3

    Do NOT add too much flour as the dough will become oily and difficult to work with.

  4. 4

    Make small balls about the size of a walnut.

  5. 5

    Dip balls in cinnamon and roll into a rope.

  6. 6

    Wind rope around itself.

  7. 7

    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 400°F (205°C).