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Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Deliciously fluffy cookies that capture the warm essence of cinnamon rolls without the fuss of traditional baking.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the cinnamon filling
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened Use for the cinnamon filling.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled Level the flour for best texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar For dusting.
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, cream together 6 tablespoons of softened salted butter, 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Stir until smooth and aromatic.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat 1 cup of softened salted butter and 1 and 2/3 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  3. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
  4. Gradually add 3 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cream of tartar. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a roughly 10 x 8 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  2. Starting from the longer side, tightly roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 10 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/2-inch-thick cookies.
  4. Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  5. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. For a delicious finish, whisk together melted cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk for a smooth glaze. Drizzle it over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds before serving.