Description
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are soft, buttery, and swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling — the perfect mashup of classic cinnamon rolls and chewy sugar cookies! Rolled and sliced like cinnamon rolls, these cookies bake up beautifully with a golden edge and gooey center. Ideal for holidays, gifting, or whenever you want to impress!
Ingredients
For the Dough
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
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1⅔ cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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3½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 tsp baking soda
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¾ tsp kosher salt
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1½ tsp cream of tartar
For the Filling
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6 tbsp salted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
For Rolling
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Make the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. -
Chill the Dough
Divide dough in half. Shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 30 mins) for easier rolling. -
Prepare the Filling
Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a thick paste. -
Roll & Fill
On a floured surface, roll out one dough portion into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick). Spread half of the filling evenly across the surface.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Repeat with the second half of the dough and filling. Wrap both logs in plastic and refrigerate again for 1 hour (or freeze 20–30 mins) until firm. -
Slice & Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Mix the rolling sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Slice chilled dough into ¼ to ⅓ inch rounds. Roll edges in cinnamon sugar mix, then place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until just set and slightly golden on edges. Let cool 5 mins on pan, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
For crispier cookies, bake slightly longer. For soft centers, remove when edges are just golden.
These freeze beautifully — raw dough logs or baked cookies!
Add a drizzle of icing for extra cinnamon roll vibes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American