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Delicious soft cinnamon roll cookies ready to be enjoyed

Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Delicious soft cookies that capture the essence of cinnamon rolls, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Filling
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 and 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, cream together 6 tablespoons of softened salted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of cinnamon until smooth.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat 1 cup of softened salted butter and 1 and 2/3 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  3. Add 2 large room-temperature eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 3 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cream of tartar. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 10 x 8 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  2. Tightly roll the dough into a log from the longer side, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 10 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet with space in between.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Finishing Touch
  1. For a glaze, whisk together melted cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Serve warm, drizzled with glaze. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to three months.