Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies You’ll Love Today Recipe

Introduction

Cinnamon roll cookies combine the best of two beloved treats: the soft, sweet spiral of a cinnamon roll and the convenient, handheld nature of a cookie. These irresistible cookies are simple to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying with your favorite cup of coffee.

A close-up of four cinnamon rolls arranged on a white plate, each roll has a light golden-brown dough base with visible layers spiraled around a darker brown cinnamon filling, topped generously with thick, glossy white icing that drips down the sides unevenly, creating a shiny texture contrast against the soft, fluffy dough; the cinnamon rolls appear soft and slightly fluffy, with the close focus giving a warm, inviting look that highlights the detailed swirls of cinnamon and icing against a softly blurred white marbled surface in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Step 5: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Prepare the filling by combining brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Step 7: Spread half of the dough onto a piece of parchment paper, sprinkle evenly with the filling, then roll it up tightly using the parchment paper to help.
  8. Step 8: Slice the rolled dough into rounds about ½ inch thick and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.

Tips & Variations

  • For extra gooey filling, add a drizzle of melted butter before sprinkling the cinnamon sugar filling.
  • Try rolling the cookies with a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added crunch.
  • If you prefer a sweeter cookie, top with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk once cooled.
  • Make sure not to overmix your dough in step 5 to keep the cookies tender.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies for up to 1 month. Reheat frozen cookies in a warm oven for a few minutes to restore softness.

How to Serve

A stack of four thick, soft cinnamon swirl cookies is shown in close-up on a piece of parchment paper over a white marbled surface. Each cookie has light golden-brown dough with visible dark brown cinnamon swirls inside, creating a textured layered look. The top cookie is cut in half, displaying its soft and slightly crumbly interior with cinnamon layers. A thin layer of white icing lightly dusted with cinnamon covers the top of the stack. The background has other blurred cookies on the same parchment paper. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of flour?

All-purpose flour works best for texture, but you can substitute with a gluten-free all-purpose blend if needed. You may need to adjust moisture slightly.

How do I prevent the cookies from sticking when rolling?

Using parchment paper to spread and roll the dough helps prevent sticking. You can also lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin before starting.

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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies You’ll Love Today Recipe

These Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies capture the warm, comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick and easy cookie form. Perfectly soft and chewy with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
  6. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  7. Assemble the Dough Roll: On a piece of parchment paper, spread half of the dough into a rectangle. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over this dough layer, then carefully roll it up tightly like a cinnamon roll.
  8. Slice into Cookies: Slice the dough roll into rounds about ½ inch thick, arranging them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for creaming to get the best texture.
  • Chilling the dough before assembly can make rolling easier but is not mandatory.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk once cooled.

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