Description
Soft, buttery Cinnamon Roll Cookies swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze. These cookies combine the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of sugar cookies, perfect for holidays, gifts, or cozy treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour – provides structure and softness
- 1 teaspoon baking powder – gives light lift to the dough
- 1/4 teaspoon salt – balances sweetness
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened – adds rich flavor
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar – sweetens and tenderizes
- 1 large egg – binds ingredients and adds moisture
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – enhances aroma
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted – for the filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar – melts into the cinnamon swirl
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon – the key spice for warmth
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar – base for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream – thins the glaze
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Tightly roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk to make the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and helps keep the swirl intact.
- For a cream cheese glaze, substitute milk with softened cream cheese and a splash of vanilla.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months for easy make-ahead baking.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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