Cinnamon Roll Cookies

What better two things to combine than the taste of a cinnamon roll and a cookie?! These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are stunning, buttery, and perfect for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee.

Hey Bookie Club! Start your ovens! This isn’t a regular book club, you know. Every month to celebrate finishing another new read, I whip up a cookie recipe to match the theme of the book. This month’s book was The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

A ‘First Lie Wins’ Themed Recipe

This book was addictive! I couldn’t put it down (especially the second half of the book), and honestly, you may feel the same with this recipe! In a chapter on Lucca’s early life, there’s a moment where she and her mama share a moment over a cinnamon roll. It actually reminded me of all the special little moments and memories I share with my own family over baking. With this, the idea for a Cinnamon Roll Cookie was born!

What is a Cinnamon Roll Cookie?

You may or may not know that I am somewhat famous for my Cinnamon Bun recipe (thanks Granny!). Therefore, it only seems natural that I would make a cookie version. The base of this recipe is sugar cookie dough and a cinnamon sugar filling that you roll up. The result is a gorgeous-looking cookie that’s soft and sweet, and just like a cinnamon roll. You could go next-level and add a cream cheese drizzle if your heart desires.

How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Cookie

These cookies do require some elbow grease, but I promise it’s all worth it! First, gather your ingredients; they are all common pantry staples – chances are you have everything right now!

• Flour
• Butter
• Egg
• Sugar (brown & white)
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon (of course)

To get that beautiful spiral look, you will need to do a couple important steps:

1. Refrigerate the dough, tightly wrapped, for an hour prior to rolling it out.
2. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on the rolled dough, and roll up into an even log, pressing to seal the edge of the dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
3. Once firm: slice and bake! Now, that wasn’t so bad was it!?

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

What better two things to combine than the taste of a cinnamon roll and a cookie?! These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are soft and buttery, perfect for dunking in a hot tea or coffee.

Course Baking

Keyword Cinnamon, cinnamon roll, cookies, Dessert

Servings 2 dozen cookies

Author Fraîche

Ingredients

For the Dough

• ½ pound butter, softened (I used salted)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, baking powder, salt and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add the flour and mix until combined.

3. Press the dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 F and position the rack in the middle of the oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to an approximately 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

6. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon till combined. Spread the mixture evenly on the rolled out dough. Starting at the long end, roll up the dough tightly (similar to how you would roll a cinnamon bun). Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and freeze for about 10 minutes to firm it up.

7. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/4-1/2-inch discs and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, around 12 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.

8. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week in a sealed container or in the freezer for up to 1 month.