Description
Capture the essence of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient, easy-to-bake cookie form. Perfect for a quick treat or a delightful addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (filling)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (frosting)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened (frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 9×12 inch rectangle.
- Combine softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon for filling.
- Spread filling over each dough rectangle.
- Roll up each rectangle tightly into a log.
- Slice each log into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Place cookies on baking sheets, leaving space.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth for frosting.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cookies.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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