Cinnamon Roll Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies spiraled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with vanilla glaze for a comforting homemade treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

11 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
04 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the dough in half. Roll each portion between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
06 - Brush each rectangle with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture.
07 - Starting from the long side, tightly roll each rectangle into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
08 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
09 - Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/2-inch rounds. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
10 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
12 - Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the cozy comfort of cinnamon rolls in under half the time, with texture that's somehow both tender and crisp at the edges
  • The swirl stays put because there's no yeast fighting against your careful rolling, making these practically foolproof even for beginners
  • That vanilla glaze transforms them from simple cookies into something that feels like a boutique bakery treat
02 -
  • Chilling the dough isn't optional—without it, your beautiful spirals will flatten into sad puddles in the oven
  • If the dough starts to soften while you're working with it, pop it back in the fridge for 15 minutes before continuing
  • The glaze thickens as it sits, so add that second tablespoon of milk slowly until you reach your desired consistency
03 -
  • Use dental floss to slice the dough logs instead of a knife for perfect rounds that don't squish
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning

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