Cinnamon Roll Cookies: Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Spiced
If you love the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls but want something a little easier to whip up, these Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the perfect treat! With a soft, buttery dough swirled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, these cookies capture everything we love about cinnamon rolls in bite-sized form. They’re perfect for holidays, cookie exchanges, or just indulging in a cozy dessert at home.
What Makes These Cookies Special?
These cookies are like a hybrid between cinnamon rolls and classic sugar cookies. The dough is soft yet sturdy enough to roll and slice, and the cinnamon-sugar filling creates that signature spiral design. Plus, they’re endlessly customizable—you can enjoy them as-is, drizzle them with icing, or even sandwich them with frosting for an extra treat!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Filling:
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Dough:
• 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
• 1 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
For Rolling:
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
Start by making the cinnamon-sugar filling. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
2. Make the Dough
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2–3 minutes.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until everything is fully incorporated.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft
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