Description
These Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the ultimate cross between a cozy breakfast favorite and a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for holiday baking, quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or even a sweet afternoon snack, these swirled beauties deliver that gooey cinnamon center and sweet vanilla glaze in every bite. If you’re looking for breakfast ideas, food ideas for gifting, or just a quick and easy recipe to satisfy your cinnamon roll craving—this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2–3 teaspoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
6. Roll out the dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
8. Roll the dough into a log and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
9. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
12. Mix powdered sugar and milk/cream to make the glaze.
13. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough fully to ensure easy rolling and clean spirals.
Slice cookies evenly to ensure uniform baking.
For a deeper flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, easy dessert, quick breakfast, holiday cookies, sweet snack