Delicious traditional cinnamon rolls in a sugar cookie form. They are filled to the max with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Lately I have been craving and I mean c-r-a-v-i-n-g cinnamon rolls. What I am not craving is the rise and punch, then rise and rise again of cinnamon rolls.
Now I am not saying these cinnamon roll cookies do not require any work – they do, but not as much work. I like to think that.
I know almost everyone in the world has tried cinnamon rolls before, right? You might be thinking…these kind of look like cinnamon rolls, but do they actually taste like true cinnamon rolls. The answer is YES.
These bad boys are filled to the max with traditional cinnamon roll filling – brown sugar and a lot of cinnamon. I added enough cinnamon to my taste, however, you can add more if you are an extreme cinnamon lover.
First, let me tell you that these are actually pretty easy to make and assemble.
As always, you will need to let your butter soften to room temperature. You can always microwave it for 5-10 seconds and let it soften up if you are in a hurry and you forgot. Oops.
You will need to start by creaming the butter and sugar together. After, you will be adding in your wet ingredients, then your dry ingredients.
Then you will need to flatten the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerator it for at least one hour. I chilled mine for an hour and a half.
You will then remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator, and then roll out the cookie dough with your rolling pin. Here comes the brown sugar and cinnamon – yum!
After you have finished sprinkling on the filling, then you will need to roll it like cinnamon rolls. Now your friend, the plastic wrap is coming out again. You will need to wrap the cinnamon roll cookie dough and place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Freezing the cookie dough will allow you to slice it easier and not fall apart.
Then you will need to bake it and garnish with the topping. I think you will LOVE these!
- ¾ cup 1 and ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Extra powdered sugar when rolling out dough
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 and ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Cookies - In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs one at a time, mix well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix together.
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Add in the flour ½ cup at a time and mix on medium until all off the flour is incorporated.
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Mix in the salt and baking powder.
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Flatten the dough and place in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
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Using a clean counter or a non-stick silicon baking mat, sprinkle powdered sugar all over.
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Filling - In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
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Place the chilled cookie dough on top and roll out. Spread the melted butter all of the rolled out cookie dough and sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture all over the top. Roll the cookie dough like you would cinnamon rolls.
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Place plastic wrap over it and freeze for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle more powdered sugar on top of the counter or silicon baking mat and place the rolled cinnamon roll cookie dough.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
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Slice into ⅛" thick slices. You will need to add some powdered sugar to your knife to slice it easier.
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Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the cinnamon roll cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
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Icing - Combine the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Drizzle on top of the cooled cookies.
Stores in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for one week.
Inspired by [Picky Palate|http://picky-palate.com/2010/02/11/cinnamon-roll-sugar-cookies-yes/]
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These are so cute!!! I'm adding them to stumble upon 🙂
Ashley - Thanks a bunch! 🙂
Oh my. Is something this sweet and out of the box even legal? This is mouth watering! Yet again you have created a wonderful masterpiece.
Aww thanks a bunch, Kayla! 🙂
These look delicious, Chelsea! My family loves cinnamon rolls so I will definitely have to give these a try! Thanks so much for sharing at this week's Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!
How fun!! These are cute and look delicious! I'm pinning now...hopefully I will convince myself to try some baking soon 🙂
These cookies look sooo good! Love the cinnamon roll flavors in a cookie!
Thanks, Maria!
wow,now that is one BIG cookie
These look amazing! Oh they look soft & fluffy. I love a good sweets recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Me too, Leslie! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Pinned!
Thank you, Patti!
Thank you for sharing these delicious looking cookies. Fabulous idea!
I featured it here at my blog this week.
Enjoy and have a great week!
-Q
Thanks!
These look delicious. 🙂
Thank you, Megan!
Looks so yummy! And you totally tricked me when I saw the photo - I thought it was a cinnamon roll! The cookie is so creative! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Deanna!
So not on my low carb diet but if I can force myself to eat just one maybe I'll be OK!! These are mixed and currently chilling in the fridge. Can't wait to finish and taste'!!! Pinned!!
I hope you enjoyed them, Whitney! I love them!
My two favorite things in one dessert, I will take 6! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Featuring you today over on my blog! Thank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!
Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
Thank you so much, Ginger!