cinnamon roll cookies

Name: Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 20 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## FILLING; 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 4 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon; ## COOKIES; 2 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) pure maple syrup; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; ## ICING; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Feb 18, 2026

These cinnamon roll cookies are buttery treats swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar, and topped with a vanilla drizzle. They have all the tasty flavors of cinnamon rolls in cookie form. They stay fresh and tasty for days.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 12 Min

method Bake

yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

FILLING
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
COOKIES
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
ICING
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make cinnamon roll cookies

Step 1

Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 2

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Step 3

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed, cream the butter, sugar, maple syrup, and cream cheese. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
Step 4

Add the flour mixture in several increments, mixing just until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 5

Using lightly floured parchment paper, roll the dough into a 12×13-inch rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the dough. Roll the dough up slowly and tightly, using the parchment paper when helpful.
Step 6

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours up to overnight.
Step 7

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the cookie dough and place them about 1 1/2 - 2 inches apart on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
Step 8

Bake until lightly browned. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving the cookies to a wire rack to fully cool.
Step 9

Once the cookies are fully cooled, stir the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cookies.
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