Description
Cinnamon roll cookies blend the beloved pastry’s swirl with cookie charm. Sweet cinnamon and buttery dough intertwine, creating a delightful treat you’ll crave with coffee or as a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for cookies)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Cinnamon sugar, for rolling (optional)
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream, as needed
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, transforming into a velvety consistency.
- Gently incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then blend in pure vanilla extract for a rich aromatic foundation.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour (125 grams), baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt, kneading until a cohesive and sturdy dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for even heat distribution.
- Shape chilled dough into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) spheres, gently pressing each to create a slight disk shape.
- Arrange cookie dough disks approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart on prepared baking sheets to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set, rotating the sheet midway for consistent coloration.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks to prevent continued cooking.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened cream cheese, room temperature butter, powdered sugar, and whole milk until silky and smooth.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a small round tip and create elegant spiral designs atop each cooled cookie.
- Dust the decorated cookies with a delicate sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature, where cookies will maintain their delectable quality for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and ensures a perfect cookie texture during baking.
- Softened butter and room temperature eggs create a smoother, more uniform mixture for better cookie consistency.
- Adding vanilla extract boosts the overall flavor profile and complements the warm cinnamon notes.
- Rolling the dough into uniform balls guarantees even baking and consistent cookie size.
- Cream cheese frosting adds a decadent, tangy finish that mimics traditional cinnamon roll flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg