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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are swirled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with icing – perfect for sharing and so pretty.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113.5 g) salted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons softened butter (for cinnamon filling)
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar (for cinnamon filling)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (for cinnamon filling)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour (for cinnamon filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for cinnamon filling)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
  • Splash of vanilla (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cinnamon roll filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and a pinch of salt until combined.
  3. Brown the salted butter for the cookie dough and let it cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  8. Roll out the cookie dough on parchment paper into a rectangle.
  9. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  10. Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and wrap in plastic wrap.
  11. Freeze the log for at least 15-20 minutes until firm.
  12. Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on a baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 10-14 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  14. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
  15. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  16. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies before serving.

Notes

Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the cookies. Freezing the dough log before slicing helps maintain the swirl shape. The glaze adds a sweet finishing touch that complements the cinnamon filling.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg