Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe for Cozy Days
Soft, buttery cookies swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze — like a cinnamon roll in cookie form, perfect for cozy days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tbsp softened butter (optional)
For the glaze (optional):
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
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Roll dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle on floured parchment.
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Mix filling ingredients and spread evenly over dough.
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Roll tightly into a log and wrap in plastic. Chill 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice log into ¼-inch rounds.
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Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 9–11 minutes.
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Cool, then drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
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Chill dough for easier slicing.
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Add chopped nuts for texture.
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Glazed cookies should dry before stacking.
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Freeze dough or baked cookies for later.