Cinnamon Roll Cookies
These cookies combine the rich flavors of cinnamon rolls into delightful bite-sized treats, topped with a creamy glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Mix the brown sugar and optional cocoa powder in a small dish for the filling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, flatten them slightly, add the filling, and roll them into balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together cream cheese and milk until smooth, then drizzle over warm cookies.
Notes
Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg