Description
Cinnamon roll cookies bring the classic breakfast pastry’s swirls and warmth right into a delightful cookie form that your family will absolutely adore. Baked with a sweet cinnamon spiral and finished with a creamy cream cheese glaze, these treats deliver comfort and joy in each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly blended and free of lumps.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and airy.
- Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until ingredients are completely integrated and the texture looks uniform.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms that pulls away from the bowl’s sides.
- Form the dough into a compact disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes to firm up the texture.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangular shape approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon evenly across the dough’s surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, ensuring the filling remains enclosed and compact.
- Slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife. Place cookies 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges and a slightly firm center.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Roll the dough evenly and tightly to create beautiful swirled layers that capture the classic cinnamon roll look.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Add a simple cream cheese drizzle after cooling to enhance the classic cinnamon roll flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg