Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the perfect balance of soft, chewy cookies and the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls. They’re easy to make, and each bite is full of warmth, spice, and sweetness—just like a classic cinnamon roll, but in a fun, portable cookie form!

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Roll Cookies

These Cinnamon Roll Cookies have all the gooey, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls, but in a much quicker, more convenient form. The soft, buttery cookies are studded with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and finished off with a sweet vanilla glaze that takes them to the next level. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or any time you’re craving a little cinnamon goodness, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup organic unsalted butter, softened (226g)
1 ½ cups organic cane sugar (300g)
1 large egg (approx. 50g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5g)
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for flavor depth) (1g)
2 ½ cups organic unbleached all-purpose flour (315g)
1 teaspoon baking powder (4g)
¾ teaspoon salt (3g)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

2 tablespoons melted butter (28g)
¼ cup sugar (50g)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (14g)

For the Icing:

¼ cup icing sugar (30g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5g)
1-2 tablespoons milk (15-30g)

Tips for Success

Chill the Dough: If you want thicker cookies, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before slicing. This will help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Customize the Filling: You can add raisins, chopped nuts, or even a bit of brown sugar for a different twist on the filling.
Make It Extra Special: For a more indulgent treat, try using cream cheese icing instead of a simple glaze. It adds a tangy contrast to the sweet cinnamon.