Description
These cinnamon roll cookies are the perfect blend of buttery dough and warm cinnamon-sugar filling, drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze. A quick, easy, and delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup brown sugar (for filling)
2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
4. Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30–40 minutes.
5. Roll dough into a rectangle, ¼-inch thick.
6. Mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter for filling. Spread evenly on dough.
7. Roll into a log and slice into ½-inch rounds.
8. Place cookies on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
9. Cool on a rack. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
10. Let glaze set before serving or storing.
Notes
Chill dough twice for best swirl definition.
Swap filling with jam or chocolate for fun variations.
Freeze unbaked cookie slices to bake on demand.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg