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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
5 from 57 votes

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies transform classic cinnamon roll flavors into soft, sliced sugar cookies swirled with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon filling. After chilling the dough, it's rolled into a rectangle, spread with a cinnamon sugar mixture, and rolled into a log before slicing into discs. Baking yields pale blond cookies with a tender crumb, finished with a cream cheese glaze for sweetness and richness.

Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter , (1 1/2 sticks) softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
  • 6 tablespoons butter , softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese , softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

To Make the Cookie Dough:
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  1. Cream the 3/4 cup butter, sugar and powdered sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder and salt until just combined.
  4. Press down into a bowl and top with saran wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
To Assemble the Cookies:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut dough into four pieces.
  3. Roll out the first piece into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over it, then add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar, and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Roll it up, like you would a cinnamon roll.
  6. Using a thread, cut the cookies into 3/4 inch discs by pulling the thread under the log and crossing it and pulling tight like you were going to tie a shoe. Place the sliced cookies onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 7-9 minutes, you want these cookies to stay blond, no browning.
To Make the Glaze:
  1. Mix the glaze ingredients, pour into a ziploc bag.
  2. Snip a tiny bit off one edge of the bag and pipe a zig zag pattern on the cookies.
  3. Let the icing dry.

Notes

  • This recipe is adapted from Mel's Cafe with emphasis on replicating cinnamon roll flavors in cookie form.
  • Chill dough for at least an hour to make rolling and slicing easier.
  • Slicing the rolled dough with thread helps create clean, uniform cookie discs.
  • Bake cookies until just blond to retain soft texture; avoid browning.
  • Use the cream cheese glaze to add a rich finish that mimics cinnamon roll icing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 60 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.