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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Warm cinnamon-sugar spirals with crisp edges and a tender center, these cinnamon roll cookies deliver the cozy taste of cinnamon rolls without any yeast or rising time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened for richness
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened adds extra tenderness
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon-sugar layer
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon the star ingredient
For the optional glaze
  • ½ cup powdered sugar optional for a bakery finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
  7. Sprinkle each rectangle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Roll each rectangle tightly into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Cut the logs into ½-inch rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing (optional)
  1. If desired, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze once the cookies are cool.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are fully softened for the best texture. Chill the dough for clean spirals. For a softer cinnamon flavor, reduce the cinnamon used.