Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies capture the warm, sweet flavors of cinnamon rolls in every bite. A delicious cinnamon-sugar swirl and a drizzle of vanilla icing make them the perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- - ½ teaspoon baking soda
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- - ¾ cup granulated sugar
- - ¼ cup brown sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- - 2 tablespoons milk
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- - ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- - ½ cup brown sugar
- - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Icing:
- - ¾ cup powdered sugar
- - 1-2 tablespoons milk
- - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll and Fill: Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Make the Icing: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Allow icing to set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.