Cinnamon Roll Cookies combine a tender cream cheese cookie dough with a rich cinnamon sugar filling rolled into delicate spirals. Each slice reveals layers of buttery dough and warm spice, creating a cookie that looks impressive while using simple pantry ingredients. If you enjoy cinnamon-forward desserts, Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies and Pecan Sandies Cookies are great options to explore next.
The cookies bake with lightly golden edges and a soft center, offering the comforting flavor of a classic cinnamon roll in a convenient cookie form. They are a lovely choice for holiday baking, afternoon treats, or sharing with family and friends when you want something homemade and beautifully presented.
Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
- Add the brown sugar and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the prepared cream cheese mixture and vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the prepared cream cheese and cinnamon mixture to the butter mixture and mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture.
- Stir gently until a soft dough forms. Gather the dough together and shape it into a smooth ball.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface, keeping the thickness even.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough surface, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log, keeping the spiral shape compact.
- Wrap the dough log and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to slice.
- Slice the chilled dough into even rounds about ½ inch thick.
- Arrange the cookie slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough log well before slicing to help create clean, even cinnamon swirls.
- Roll the dough tightly to prevent the filling from spreading too much during baking.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft with a tender texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a simple way to enjoy the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a more convenient cookie form. The slice-and-bake style makes them easy to prepare ahead, especially when planning holiday desserts or homemade treats. With their beautiful swirl pattern and familiar cinnamon flavor, they are a recipe worth saving for future baking days.
I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.