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Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft buttery swirl cookies filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting for the ultimate cinnamon roll-inspired dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, vanilla, and milk.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare cinnamon filling with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  5. Roll dough into rectangles, spread filling, roll into logs, and chill again.
  6. Slice into rounds and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Cool completely and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Chilling the dough thoroughly helps maintain beautiful cinnamon swirls during baking.