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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies swirled with cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with creamy icing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Swedish-Inspired
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
Filling
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Chill dough 30 minutes.
  5. Spread filling over rolled dough. Roll up and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.
  7. Drizzle with icing and enjoy.

Notes

These cookies taste like mini cinnamon rolls and make a perfect gift or bake sale treat.