Description
These cinnamon roll cookies combine the soft, chewy texture of a cookie with the sweet, gooey cinnamon swirl of a classic cinnamon roll — finished with a light glaze for absolute perfection!
Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tsp vanilla extract
For the cinnamon filling:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until dough forms.
2️⃣ Roll out the dough:
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
3️⃣ Add the filling:
Brush melted butter over each rectangle. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over the butter.
4️⃣ Roll and chill:
Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes to speed it up).
5️⃣ Slice and bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice logs into ¼-inch thick cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
6️⃣ Make the glaze:
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
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Chill the dough well for clean slices.
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Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min