Description

These cinnamon roll cookies are the perfect cozy day treat – buttery sugar cookie dough rolled with cinnamon-sugar filling and drizzled with vanilla glaze. Fun to make with kids and guaranteed to wow any cookie lover.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup (65g) light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment paper into a 9×7-inch (23×18 cm) rectangle.
Brush the melted butter over the dough, sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Using the parchment, tightly roll up the dough from the short end. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Slice into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) rounds. Place on lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes, until edges are just golden.
Cool completely before drizzling with glaze.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle generously over cooled cookies.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a gluten-free all-purpose blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and plant-based milk. Chill dough thoroughly for clean spirals. Use dental floss for neat slices. If dough is sticky, chill before rolling.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 32
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 17
Protein: 1

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