Cinnamon Roll Dessert Cookies – Fall Baking Made Simple
Soft, buttery cinnamon roll cookies with a classic spiral design, rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and vanilla glaze—perfect for cozy mornings or holiday trays.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Filling:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze:
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1 ½ tbsp milk or cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture and mix into a dough.
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Divide dough in half, shape into rectangles, and chill for 1 hour.
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Roll dough into 9×12-inch rectangles. Spread butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar filling.
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Roll into logs and chill for 30–60 minutes.
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Slice into ¼ to ½-inch cookies. Bake at 350°F for 9–12 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
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Chill logs before slicing for clean spirals.
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Try maple or cream cheese glaze for variety.
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Store in airtight container or freeze for future batches.