Cinnamon Roll Cookies
These easy holiday cookies use a cinnamon-spiced sugar cookie dough and are swirled with a brown sugar cinnamon filling followed by a sweet glaze on top. If you love the flavors of cinnamon rolls, Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a must-try!
Are you looking for the ultimate Christmas cookie to make this holiday season? These cinnamon bun cookies are a must-make! Each bite is perfectly sweet and spiced with cinnamon flavor.
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I remember my mom used to buy these Dare Cinnamon Danish Cookies when I was a child. I would devour them! So good! These cookies remind me of them. Except better because they are homemade!
Add some cinnamon cookies to your cookie tray to serve to family and friends. You can also make a batch to enjoy for yourself. I won’t judge. I’d do the same thing!
Ingredients
These are the ingredients to make cinnamon roll sugar cookies.
For the cookies
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg yolks
- Vanilla extract
For the filling
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
For the glaze
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cookies from Scratch
Step One: In a medium bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
Step Two: In a large bowl, add the softened butter and sugar and mix with a mixer until just combined. Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
Step Three: Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined, being careful to not overmix.
Step Four: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
Step Five: Roll the cookie dough on a sheet of parchment paper until it’s about 1/4″ thick.
Step Six: Prepare the filling by stirring together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step Seven: Spread the filling over the roll-out cookie dough before rolling the dough into a log (like making a pumpkin roll).
Step Eight: Place the roll in the fridge for about an hour (or pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes) to chill the dough so it holds its shape when slicing the cookies.
Step Nine: When the dough has 10 minutes left to chill, preheat the oven to 350F.
Step Ten: Slice the roll into 1/2″ sections before placing each piece at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
Step Eleven: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (20 minutes if you prefer a crunchier cookie).
Step Twelve: Allow to cool a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Step Thirteen: While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and serve.
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Storage Instructions
You can store cinnamon roll sugar cookies at room temperature for 5 to 7 days. I recommend storing in an airtight container to make sure they stay soft and chewy.
Can you freeze cinnamon roll cookies?
Yes, they are freezer friendly! Prepare the cookies as directed and let them come to room temperature. Store in a freezer safe container or freezer bag.
If you’re using a container, add a piece of parchment paper between each layer.
You can freeze them, when store properly, for up to three months.
Can you freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, you can even freeze the cookie dough. Prepare the recipe up to the point where you roll it into a log. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and then again with aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to three months.
When you are ready to bake them, thaw in the fridge and then slice and bake.
Can I eat these warm or cold?
They taste delicious warm or cold! We love them fresh out of the oven and they are just as good after they’ve cooled down to room temperature.
What to Serve with Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Here are a few ideas on what to serve with your cookies.
- Coffee
- Ginger Cinnamon Tea (my FAVE!)
- Glass of cold milk (Perfect for dunking!)
- Mocha Latte
- Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
- Butterscotch Steamer
- Slow Cooker Chai Latte
- Cinnamon Cappuccino
- Gingerbread Latte
Christmas Cookies
Need some cookie recipes for a holiday cookie exchange?
- Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Cream Cheese Cookies
- Ritz Cracker Cookies
- Brown Sugar Cookies
You’ll also like Snickerdoodle cupcakes, Homemade Fig Newtons, Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Cheesecake Stuffed Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread.
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 4 tbsp salted butter melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, add the softened butter and sugar and mix with a mixer until just combined. Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract. MIx thoroughly.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until just combined, being careful to not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- Roll the cookie dough on a sheet of parchment paper until it's about ¼" thick.
- Prepare the filling by stirring together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread the filling over the roll-out cookie dough before rolling the dough into a log (like making a pumpkin roll).
- Place the roll in the fridge for about an hour (or pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes) to chill the dough so it holds its shape when slicing the cookies.
- When the dough has 10 minutes left to chill, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the roll into 1/2" sections before placing each piece at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (20 minutes if you prefer a crunchier cookie).
- Allow to cool a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
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