Bake Magic: Spellbinding Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery cookies infused with classic cinnamon roll flavors dance between layers of sweet, tender dough.
These delightful treats blend the comfort of homemade cinnamon rolls with the convenience of cookies.
Warm spices swirl through each bite, creating a nostalgic sensation that transports you to cozy weekend mornings.
The cream cheese glaze adds a luxurious finish that makes these cookies impossible to resist.
Baker’s secret?
A perfect balance of cinnamon, sugar, and rich butter creates magical results.
Whip up a batch and watch them disappear in moments, leaving everyone craving more of these delectable delights.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Calories: 190 kcal
Servings: 24
Cinnamon Roll Cookie Ingredient List
For Dry Ingredients:For Wet Ingredients:For Filling and Topping Ingredients:Kitchen Essentials for Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Bake Cinnamon Roll Cookies at Home
Whip together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, blend butter and sugar until creamy and light. Gently incorporate eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla extract. Slowly combine dry and wet ingredients until soft dough forms.
Divide dough into two portions. Roll each section into a thin rectangle between parchment paper sheets. Refrigerate rolled dough for 30 minutes to help it firm up.
Pull dough from refrigerator and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle a delightful blend of sugars and cinnamon across the surface, covering every inch.
Carefully roll dough into a tight cylinder, using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap log in plastic and chill for an hour. Heat oven to 350F. Slice log into thin rounds and arrange on baking sheets.
Slide cookies into oven and bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
Blend powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze. Generously drizzle over cooled cookies and allow glaze to set before serving.
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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 25 1x
Description
Delightful cinnamon roll cookies blend the beloved pastry’s swirl with classic cookie charm. Rich, buttery dough spirals with warm cinnamon for a sweet treat that delights from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (340 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 lg eggs
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (25 g) brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk or heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance flavor complexity.
- Dough Formation: Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, creating a pliable dough. Divide dough into two equal portions and roll each into rectangular shapes about 1/4-inch thick on parchment paper.
- Chilling and Filling: Refrigerate dough segments for 30 minutes. Remove and brush surfaces with melted butter. Sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon evenly across dough.
- Rolling and Shaping: Tightly roll dough from the longer edge using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap logs in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and place on prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Finishing Touches: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Glazing and Serving: Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Consistency: Keep dough chilled during preparation to prevent stickiness and maintain structural integrity for easier rolling and shaping.
- Master Precise Rolling Technique: Use parchment paper as a guide and roll dough evenly to ensure uniform cookie thickness, promoting consistent baking and appearance.
- Control Baking Temperature: Watch cookies closely during final 2-3 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, as golden edges indicate perfect doneness.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting and ensure a crisp, clean glaze presentation that amplifies the cinnamon roll cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.