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Stack of soft and chewy cinnamon roll cookies drizzled with sweet glaze, showcasing golden-brown edges and cinnamon-sugar swirls.

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

4 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 200
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, buttery cookie dough and a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with a creamy glaze. Easy to make and packed with classic cinnamon roll flavor in cookie form, they are perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup salted butter softened (unsalted works too)
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Filling:
  • ½ cup salted butter softened (unsalted works too)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the 3/4 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and white granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough comes together into a thick ball.

Roll Out and Fill

  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into a 13x13-inch square.
  • Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt evenly across the buttered surface.

Roll and Slice

  • Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one edge and working your way across. If the dough is cracking try to piece it together.
  • Wrap the log in plastic wrap and freeze for about 10 minutes. This step makes slicing easier.
  • Once chilled, slice the log into ½-inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Add the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
  • Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Chilling the Dough: Freezing the rolled dough log for 10 minutes makes slicing easier and helps the cookies retain their shape during baking. If the cookies aren't cold after 10 minutes allow for more time. 
Baking: Keep an eye on the cookies while baking; they should be lightly golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking can make them dry.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the dough ahead of time and freeze the unbaked cookie log for up to 2 weeks. Slice and bake directly from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Serving Size
 
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
177
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
309
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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