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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Plate of cinnamon roll cookies topped with white icing drizzle on a red textured plate

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Tender spiral Cinnamon Roll Cookies layered with buttery cinnamon sugar bring cozy bakery warmth to every bite.
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Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Baking
Keyword: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, holiday cookies, spiral cookies
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 38
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) Used for creaming butter, sugar, and mixing dough
  • 2 Mixing bowls For separating dry and wet ingredient preparation
  • 2 Baking sheets For baking the cookies
  • 1 Silicone baking mat or parchment paper Prevents sticking and ensures even baking
  • 1 Rolling Pin Used to roll out cookie dough evenly
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Allows cookies to cool completely
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons Ensures precise ingredient measurements
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing chilled dough logs into rounds

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour for structure and easy rolling
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder adds light lift
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened (creates a tender crumb)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar sweetens and helps cookies spread
  • 1 large egg room temperature (binds the dough)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds warm flavor

Filling

  • 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter helps sugar adhere
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar sweet cinnamon swirl
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon classic spice note

Icing

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar smooth frosting texture
  • 3 tablespoons milk thins icing
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
    Block of cookie dough resting on a floured silicone baking mat
  • Cream the softened butter and sugar on high speed until fluffy, then blend in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Scrape the bowl, then mix in the dry ingredients on low speed until a soft dough forms, adding a small amount of flour only if needed for easier rolling.
  • Divide the dough into two portions, rolling each into a 9×7-inch rectangle on a lightly floured mat. Spread melted butter over each sheet, then coat evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    Rolled cookie dough sheet sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar mixture on a silicone mat, partially folded.
  • Roll each rectangle tightly into a log, smoothing any small cracks, then chill the logs for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  • Slice the chilled logs into ½-inch rounds and arrange them on the baking sheets with space between each.
    Unbaked cinnamon roll cookie slices arranged evenly on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
  • Bake for 10–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool briefly on the sheet before transferring to a rack.
  • Whisk the icing ingredients together, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
    Cinnamon roll cookies drizzled with white icing arranged on a red decorative plate.

Notes

Warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla make these cookies feel like a tiny celebration. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping for a quiet moment of joy.

Nutrition

Serving: 28g | Calories: 140kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 18mg (6%) | Sodium: 42mg (2%) | Potassium: 22mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 90IU (2%) | Calcium: 12mg (1%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
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