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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Chill for
2 hrs 30 mins
 

My Cinnamon Roll Cookies recipe is everything you love about cinnamon rolls — the cinnamon sugar, the glaze — in cookie form!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 cookies
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
Cookie dough
  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) butter (softened)
  • ½ cup (3oz/85g) dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (2oz/57g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (10oz/284g) all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Filling
  • ½ cup (3oz/85g) dark brown sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) butter (melted)
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (4oz/115g) powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
Make The Cookie Dough
  1. In a medium bowl or with a stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for a few minutes, until fluffy.

  2. Add the egg yolk, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until combined.

  3. Fold in the flour until fully mixed. Wrap the dough well and refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm.

  4. Once chilled, place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 10x12-inch (25 ½x30 ½ cm) rectangle.

Make The Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, then spread evenly over the surface of the dough.

  2. Starting at a longer end, roll the dough into a tight, even log. Wrap the log well with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours.

  3. Once ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  4. Unwrap the log of dough, slice into ¼-inch (6mm) thick slices, and place them 1-inch (2 ½cm) apart on your prepared cookie sheet.

  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are just beginning to brown on the edges. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Prepare The Cream Cheese Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then whisk in the powdered sugar.

  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let them set for about 30 minutes before serving. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days.