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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar filling, these Cinnamon Roll Cookies taste just like your favorite breakfast treat — in bite-sized cookie form!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (filling)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon (filling)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Roll half the dough onto parchment paper into a rectangle. Spread with filling mixture and roll tightly into a log.
  8. Slice into ½-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra bakery-style finish, drizzle cookies with a powdered sugar glaze.
  • If dough feels sticky, dust with a little flour while rolling.
  • Best enjoyed fresh, but still delicious when stored properly.