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The BEST Cinnamon Roll Cookies


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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treat with all the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls, but in cookie form. With a soft, chewy dough, a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, and a perfect cinnamon-sugar coating, these cookies are sure to be a hit!


Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened

  • 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar

For Rolling:

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon


Instructions

  • Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside.

  • Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  • Roll the Dough: Divide the dough in half and roll each half out between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Spread half of the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border on all sides.

  • Roll Up the Dough: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly like a jelly roll. Once rolled, slice the dough into ½-inch thick pieces and set aside. Repeat with the second portion of dough.

  • Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Roll each cookie slice into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating both sides.

  • Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

 

  • Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a slightly softer cookie, underbake them by a minute or two and let them cool on the baking sheet.

  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well if you want to make a big batch ahead of time!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American