Description

Soft, chewy cinnamon roll cookies with a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon swirl and a vanilla glaze. A mash-up of cookies and cinnamon rolls that's simple to make but tastes indulgent.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

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Instructions

Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Divide the dough in half, shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll each chilled dough half into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll each rectangle tightly from the long edge into a log, wrap again, and freeze for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the chilled dough into 1/2-inch thick cookies and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let it set before serving.

Notes

Add chopped nuts to the filling for crunch.

Swap vanilla glaze for cream cheese glaze for a richer option.

Use pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon for a fall twist.

Slice thinner for mini bite-sized cookies.

Add maple syrup to the glaze for a deeper flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg