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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the warm, sweet flavor of cinnamon rolls in a soft, buttery cookie form. They feature a spiced cinnamon sugar swirl baked into a tender dough, finished with a luscious cream cheese glaze that mimics classic cinnamon roll icing. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring the cozy breakfast treat to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter (salted, room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free 1-to-1 blend)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Filling

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tbsp butter (salted, melted)

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 1 ½ Tbsp cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp clear vanilla extract
  • 1–2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixer bowl, beat together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue mixing for 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  3. Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough becomes thick and evenly combined. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to one hour to firm up for easier rolling.
  5. Prepare Filling: In two small bowls, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar filling.
  6. Roll Out the Dough and Add Filling: Place a 20-24 inch sheet of wax paper on a flat surface. Roll the chilled dough onto the center to form a 16″ x 8″ rectangle. Trim edges if necessary to achieve a neat shape. Using a pastry brush, spread half the melted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  7. Form the Dough Log: Starting from the longer side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log about 16 inches long. If cracks form, smooth them out with your hands and continue rolling firmly. Refrigerate this log for an additional 30 minutes to help it set before slicing.
  8. Slice and Bake: Cut the dough log into 16 even slices. Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Repeat with the second half of the dough and cool cookies fully on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze: While cookies bake, use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and velvety. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches a drizzle consistency.
  10. Glaze the Cookies: Transfer the cream cheese glaze to a piping bag or a plastic bag with a small corner cut off. Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over each cookie for that signature cinnamon roll finish.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough twice helps with rolling neat, uniform cookies that retain their shape during baking.
  • If the dough cracks excessively while rolling, warming it slightly in your hands can make it more pliable without over-softening.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the dough log cleanly to avoid squashing or misshaping the cookies.
  • Cookies should be cooled completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting and sliding off.
  • Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, cream cheese glaze cookies, soft cinnamon cookies, easy dessert cookies

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