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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies blend the flavors of cinnamon rolls and cookies, with a soft center and a crumbly edge.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (113g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted (56g)
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar (110g)
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

For the Dough

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl and beat in the vanilla.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and beat until fully incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once during mixing. Place the dough onto a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper and press into a square. Lightly flour the top of the dough, and roll into a 13x13-inch square, about ¼-inch thick.

For the Filling

  • In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Spread the filling over the dough in an even layer. Starting on one side, roll the dough up, jelly-roll style, using the bottom parchment as a guide. Tightly cover the dough roll in plastic wrap, and twist the ends until tight. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Unroll the chilled dough and trim the edges to make a 12-inch-long log. Carefully slice the log into 24 cookies (about ½-inch-thick slices) with a sharp, warm knife. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are dry and the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool slightly on the sheet pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.

Notes

For the roundest slices, rotate the dough log every 5-10 minutes of the first hour in the fridge. Make the dough log ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months. Cool completely before adding the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, breakfast pastry, Cinnamon Roll Cookies, cookies, dessert
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