Description
Soft, chewy cinnamon roll cookies with a gooey swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter treats.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling: ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined.
6. Mix filling ingredients in a small bowl.
7. Spread half the dough on parchment, sprinkle filling, and roll tightly.
8. Slice into 1-inch rounds and place on lined baking sheet.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
10. Cool slightly, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chill dough 30 minutes for best shape.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing.
Check cookies 1–2 minutes early to avoid overbaking.
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
Reheat in microwave 10–15 seconds for a soft bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (34g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg