Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe for Cozy Days

🍪 A Cookie That Feels Like a Hug

If you love cinnamon rolls but don’t always have the time for yeast dough, these cinnamon roll cookies are the shortcut you’ve been waiting for! With their buttery swirls, cozy cinnamon-sugar filling, and drizzle of icing, they’re the perfect balance of soft, chewy, and sweet. Ideal as an easy healthy recipe to bake with kids or as a fall dessert idea for gatherings, these cookies bring the same nostalgic flavors of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls in a fraction of the time. Enjoy them with a cup of tea, pack them for lunchboxes, or share them with friends—they’re guaranteed to warm hearts on chilly days.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies

📝 Ingredients List

For the Cookie Dough:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk (or almond milk)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Rolling pin
• Sharp knife or pastry cutter
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour. 🕒
4. On a floured surface, roll one dough half into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
5. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
6. Roll dough tightly into a log (like a cinnamon roll!). Slice into ½-inch cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. ✨
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
8. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before drizzling with glaze. 😋

💡 Pro Tips

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.
• Substitutions: Swap butter with dairy-free margarine for a vegan option. Almond flour can be used for a gluten-friendly variation.
• Meal Prep: Freeze the rolled dough log, then slice and bake when needed for fresh cookies anytime.
• Serving Ideas: Serve with chai latte, hot cocoa, or a pumpkin spice coffee for extra cozy vibes.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

These cinnamon roll cookies are like little bites of happiness—soft, swirled, and filled with that cozy cinnamon-sugar magic. They’re the perfect baking project for a chilly afternoon, bringing comfort and joy straight from your oven. Whether you serve them fresh out of the oven with warm glaze or pack them up for gifting, they’re guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite. So grab your rolling pin, sprinkle some cinnamon, and let the aroma of these cookies fill your home with comfort.

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Delicious cinnamon roll cookies with a buttery swirls, cozy cinnamon-sugar filling, and a drizzle of icing, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 32 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Cookie Dough

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk (or almond milk)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream softened butter and coconut sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
• Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
• On a floured surface, roll one dough half into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
• Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• Roll dough tightly into a log (like a cinnamon roll!). Slice into ½-inch cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Baking

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
• Let cookies cool on a wire rack before drizzling with glaze.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months. Substitute butter with dairy-free margarine for a vegan option. Use almond flour for a gluten-friendly variation. Serve with chai latte, hot cocoa, or pumpkin spice coffee for cozy vibes.

Keyword Baking with Kids, Cinnamon Roll Cookies, Cookies, Easy Baking, Fall Desserts