Description
These cinnamon roll cookies bring the swirl and spice of a classic cinnamon roll into a chewy, buttery cookie form. With a golden exterior and warm cinnamon sugar center, they’re the ultimate cozy treat perfect for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (for sprinkling over dough)
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, distributing the leavening agents and salt evenly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Shape Dough: Divide the dough into two equal halves. Roll each half into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
- Add Filling: Evenly sprinkle brown sugar and ground cinnamon over each rolled rectangle of dough to create the signature cinnamon roll swirl.
- Roll into Logs: Carefully roll each dough rectangle tightly into a log shape. Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough for easier slicing.
- Slice Cookies: Remove the dough logs from the fridge and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly for baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid sogginess.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, drizzle the cookies with powdered sugar glaze made from ½ cup powdered sugar mixed with a small amount of milk or water for added sweetness and decoration.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to slice cleanly and helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and fresh for several days.
- For extra flavor and texture, try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the cinnamon sugar filling before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
