Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
These Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies bring the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a quick and simple cookie form. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, you’ll enjoy the sweet and spicy cinnamon swirl inside soft, chewy sugar cookies. Perfect for a quick dessert or holiday treat, these cookies are a crowd-pleasing favorite that requires no rolling or rising time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream granulated sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until a dough forms.
- Assemble the Cookies: Roll the cinnamon swirl mixture into small marble-sized balls and gently fold them into the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Optionally drizzle with a glaze or cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, top the cookies with cream cheese frosting.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version of these cookies.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts can be mixed in for added texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy them soft and warm.
