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
For the Filling:
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6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
For the Dough:
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1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
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1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
For Rolling:
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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