Cinnamon Roll Cookies
A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these cookies combine warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with the convenience of a cookie, offering a soft, chewy texture and sweet icing.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal
Essential Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour This forms the base of your cookie dough.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda This helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon This is the star ingredient that gives the cookies their signature flavor.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Butter adds richness and moisture to the cookies.
- 1 cup granulated sugar This sweetens the dough and helps it brown.
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed Brown sugar adds a deeper flavor and moisture.
- 1 large egg The egg binds the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract This adds a lovely aroma and flavor.
Optional Ingredients for Extra Flavor
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Nuts add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
- 0.5 cup raisins Dried fruit adds sweetness and a chewy texture.
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for filling) This is mixed with cinnamon and butter for a gooey filling.
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling) More cinnamon means more flavor!
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for filling) This helps the filling spread easily.
Prepare the dough by whisking together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in any optional nuts or raisins.
Create the cinnamon filling by mixing brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl until smooth.
Roll out the cookie dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the surface, then roll the dough into a log shape and slice into 1-inch thick rounds.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g
Keyword cinnamon roll, cookies