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The BEST Cinnamon Roll Cookies Fresh Out of the Oven

The BEST Cinnamon Roll Cookies


  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These The BEST Cinnamon Roll Cookies combine the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls in a delightful cookie form, perfect for any dessert lover.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • packed
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 sticks
  • softened
  • 1 and 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients: butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough. Roll it tightly into a log shape.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together the rolling sugar and cinnamon. Roll the log in this mixture to coat it evenly.
  8. Slice the log into rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a glaze on top of the cooled cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 130 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cookies, dessert, baking, cookies, American dessert