Enjoy the cozy taste of cinnamon rolls in a super easy cookie! These cinnamon roll cookies are sweet, buttery, and full of warm cinnamon flavor. They’re simple to make and perfect for a little treat anytime. Just a few steps, and you’ve got the magic of cinnamon rolls in every bite!
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Cinnamon roll cookies are little treats inspired by the classic cinnamon rolls! They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with delicious cinnamon flavor. In short, it’s all the joy of a cinnamon roll, but in a fun, easy-to-eat cookie!
For these cookies, we start with a simple buttery sugar cookie dough made from just a few basic ingredients—flour, sugar, butter, and salt.
The buttery cinnamon sugar filling is a quick mix of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, giving each bite that classic cinnamon roll flavor.
These cinnamon roll rolled cookies come together so much faster than traditional cinnamon rolls—making them the perfect quick and cozy treat!
They capture all the warm, comforting flavors without the lengthy prep, so you can satisfy your cinnamon cravings in a flash. These are your new favorite Christmas cookies to share; these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Ingredient You Need
You’ll need these ingredients to make cinnamon roll sugar cookies:
- Flour: Go for all-purpose flour, perfect for achieving a light and crispy texture.
- Sugar: Use powdered sugar for the dough and brown sugar, like dark brown sugar, light brown sugar or raw granulated sugar, to flavor the cinnamon roll filling.
- Butter: Opt for unsalted butter for the dough, and melted butter or softened butter to thoroughly coat the filling.
- Egg: Take it out ahead of time so it reaches room temperature.
- Spices, vanilla, and salt: Add ground cinnamon for an intense aroma in the filling, a dash of pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember, the full instructions with exact ingredients are in the main recipe card below!
Step 1: In a bowl, place all the dry ingredients — flour, powdered sugar, and salt — and mix until well combined.
Step 2: Add the cold butter pieces and work it into the mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse sand.
Step 3: Finish by adding the egg, mix and gather the dough until you have a smooth ball of sugar cookie dough. Cover it directly and let the dough chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the cinnamon sugar filling by mixing together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Step 5: Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of 3 mm and spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface with a rubber spatula or an angled spatula.
Step 6: Roll the cookie dough lengthwise to form a log, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to firm up and make slicing easier.
Step 7: Slice the cookie dough log with a sharp knife on the long side until it gets cookie form and place it on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8: Bake the cinnamon roll cookies in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for about 8–10 minutes, until they are lightly golden brown on the edges. Let cool on a wire rack before enjoying with a vanilla icing drizzle.
Tips for best results
Storage instructions
Room temperature: Store your cinnamon roll cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
Freezing: Once completely cooled, place your baked cookies in a storage bag, and you can keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Description
Cinnamon roll-style cookies with a buttery shortbread dough and sweet cinnamon filling. (Makes about 25 cookies)
Ingredients
Shortbread Dough
- 200 g flour - all-purpose (1 ⅔ cups)
- 80 g powdered sugar (⅔ cup)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 egg - room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g cold unsalted butter (7 tbsp)
Cinnamon sugar Filling
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 50 g brown sugar (¼ cup)
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt, and powdered sugar in a large bowl, then mix until well combined.
- Add the cold butter pieces and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with no visible butter chunks.
- Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until the dough comes together into a ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 3–4 mm thick.
- Prepare the filling by mixing the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then roll it up tightly along the width to form a log.
- Place the dough log in the freezer for 20 minutes, then slice into rounds with a sharp knife.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the cookie slices on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden.
- Let the cookies cool before enjoying.
Notes
Storage: Keep cinnamon roll cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freezing: You can freeze baked and cooled cookies for 2-3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
Tips:
- For easier handling, place the dough in the freezer for a few minutes after rolling it out.
- Ensure the butter is very cold when preparing the dough for a perfectly crumbly texture.
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