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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Soft, buttery cookies swirled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled in vanilla glaze, these cinnamon roll cookies pack all the magic of a cozy cinnamon roll into a crisp-edged, chewy, sliceable cookie. Perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or just hoarding for yourself—no waiting for dough to rise or fussy yeast required!
32 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp (6 g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) ground nutmeg

Cinnamon Swirl Filling

  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (12 g) ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp (43 g) unsalted butter melted

Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • pinch fine sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire rack

Instructions
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl with a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the whole egg and then the yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract until glossy and well combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add to the wet mixture on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll out the dough: Divide dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of parchment and roll into a rectangle about 10x8 inches and 1/4-inch thick.
  5. Make the swirl filling: Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the filling. Spread half over each dough rectangle evenly.
  6. Roll and chill: Starting on a long side, roll each dough rectangle tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (up to 2).
  7. Slice and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap chilled logs, slice into 1/2-inch thick spirals, and lay on lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes, just until edges are barely golden.
  8. Cool and glaze: Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies. Let set before storing.

Notes

• For extra pretty spirals, chill the logs very well and use a sharp knife.
• Cookies freeze beautifully (unbaked, baked, or glazed).
• Make it ahead: store dough logs tightly wrapped for 2 days in the fridge, or freeze up to 2 months.
• Need it dairy-free? Swap in vegan butter and use a simple powdered sugar/milk glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg