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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies with spiral cinnamon sugar swirls and sweet royal icing, capturing all the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in cookie form.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup milk
Cinnamon Filling
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
Royal Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire cooling racks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until soft dough forms.
  6. Mix cinnamon, granulated sugar, and melted butter to create filling paste.
  7. Roll dough into 12x8 inch rectangle between parchment sheets.
  8. Spread cinnamon filling evenly over dough, leaving small border around edges.
  9. Roll dough into tight log, seal seam, wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
  10. Slice chilled log into 1/2-inch rounds and place on prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
  12. Cool completely on wire racks before icing.
  13. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth for royal icing.
  14. Drizzle icing generously over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.

Notes

Chill dough properly for clean slicing. Store in airtight container for up to one week. Can freeze unbaked cookie rounds for up to 3 months.