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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Jonathan, The Candid Appetite

Turn your love of cinnamon rolls into cookies! Vanilla cookie dough swirled with cinnamon brown sugar and topped with icing; it’s a dessert dream come true!
40 min Prep Time
10 min Cook Time
  • Prep Time: 40 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Servings: 6 dozen cookies

Servings: 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • Cookies:

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • Filling:

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Step 1

To make cookie dough, sift together flour, baking powder, yeast and salt in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Cream together butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add the dry ingredients in batches, mixing until just combined, after each addition. Divide the dough into four equal pieces and then wrap each tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Step 3

To make filling, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 4

Working with one dough portion at a time, on a lightly floured surface, roll into an 8x6-inch rectangle; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar mixture. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap each log in plastic; repeat with remaining dough pieces. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350?F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 6

Slice each roll into 3/8-inch slices and place on prepared baking sheets, 1-inch apart. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around edges. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, adding more milk as needed, until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Smear or drizzle the glaze on each cookie. Allow to set before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.