Description
Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and convenient cookie form. With their soft, gooey centers swirled with aromatic cinnamon and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze, these treats are perfect for any occasion. They not only fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also guarantee smiles from family and friends. Whether for breakfast or dessert, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; frost cookies once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg