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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies swirled with cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to perfection and drizzled with a sweet icing, just like mini cinnamon rolls!
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Course: Dessert
Kitchen: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients
 

  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cinnamon Filling:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare the Cookie Dough:
  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:
  • Mix Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well blended.
  • Assemble the Cookies:
  • Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cookie dough into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).
  • Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.
  • Roll Up: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Slice Cookies: After chilling, remove the log from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  • Bake:
  • Bake: Place the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Icing:
  • Make the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Serve:
  • Drizzle Icing: Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the icing over the top.