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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe

Craving cinnamon rolls but want a quicker, more portable treat? These Cinnamon Roll Cookies offer all the warm, gooey goodness of classic cinnamon rolls, packed into a soft, chewy cookie topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cinnamon Roll Filling:
  • 1/2 cup 110g Light Brown Sugar
  • 5 tbsp 70g Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup 50g Granulated White Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • Cookie Dough:
  • 2 cups 250g All-Purpose Flour, spooned & leveled
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 3/4 cup 168g Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup 165g Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup 50g Granulated White Sugar
  • 2 Egg Yolks room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 2 oz 56g Cream Cheese, cold
  • 1 cup 135g Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp 30ml Whole Milk

Method
 

  1. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt with an electric mixer until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  2. Prepare the Topping: Combine white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Mix the Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients and combine.
  4. Incorporate the Filling: Divide dough into thirds. Sprinkle one-third of the filling on each portion and fold it in, keeping swirls intact.
  5. Form Cookies: Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  7. Make the Icing: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until the icing is creamy.
  8. Drizzle the Icing: Once cookies are cool, drizzle with cream cheese icing.

Notes

  • Adjust bake time for softer or crispier cookies.
  • The cream cheese icing can be piped or drizzled as desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutritional Facts (Per Cookie)

Nutrient Amount per Cookie
Calories 200 kcal
Sugar 15g
Sodium 150mg
Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 5g
Unsaturated Fat 3g
Carbohydrates 30g
Fiber 1g
Protein 2g
Cholesterol 25mg