Description
These cinnamon roll cookies bring the swirl and spice of a classic cinnamon roll into a chewy, buttery cookie form. With a golden exterior and warm cinnamon sugar center, they’re the ultimate cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough in half and roll each into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over each rectangle.
- Roll each dough piece tightly into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice dough into ½-inch rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to slice cleanly.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, cinnamon swirl, soft cookies, cream cheese cookies, holiday cookie recipe