Description
Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Irresistibly soft, chewy cookies swirled with a buttery cinnamon filling and finished with a glossy vanilla glaze. These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture all the cozy flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a handheld treat. Easy to mix, roll, chill, and bake in just a few steps. Perfect for brunch, dunking in coffee, or sharing with friends. Chewy texture, warm spice, and melt-in-your-mouth glaze make every bite comforting and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Spread evenly over each rectangle.
- Roll dough tightly into logs and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into ½-inch rounds and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Chill the dough logs for clean, distinct cinnamon swirls.
- For longer storage, wrap logs tightly and freeze up to 1 month; thaw before slicing.
- To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding more milk for a thinner glaze or powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Easy Cinnamon Dessert, Brunch Cookies, Glazed Cookies, Swirl Cookies