Description

These soft cinnamon roll cookies capture all the cozy, spiced flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a quick and easy cookie form. Perfect for holidays or any time you crave a sweet, swirled treat with a creamy glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream, room temperature
1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
1/3 cup (70g) packed brown sugar (for filling)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk (for glaze)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a hand or stand mixer until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides. Add sour cream and mix again.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just incorporated. Do not over-mix.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling until smooth.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick (roughly 12×8 inches).
Evenly spread the cinnamon mixture over the dough, all the way to the edges.
Starting from the long side, gently roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or dental floss.
Place cookies cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 9-11 minutes, until just barely golden at the edges. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cookies before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Full-fat sour cream or yogurt yields the softest texture. Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling for extra holiday flavor. If dough cracks while rolling, simply press it back together. Dental floss makes slicing the dough log easy and neat.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 13
Sodium: 70
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3.5
Carbohydrates: 23
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2

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