Cinnamon Roll Cookies are crisp, yet tender, melt in your mouth cookies. You make a sugar cookie type dough, roll it out and spread with butter and cinnamon sugar. These cinnamon swirl cookies are icebox cookies, otherwise called slice and bake cookies.
Cinnamon roll cookies are the crunchy, low calorie cousin of Cinnamon Rolls. When you’re craving a tasty cinnamon cookie, this recipe will do the trick! Of course, if you want soft and fluffy, then it has to be Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls.
For dessert, or a quick snack, these cinnamon swirl cookies are great with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk!!
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies are super simple to make. Rolling the soft dough out, then spreading the butter and cinnamon sugar is definitely not complex. But, do make sure the dough sticks together well. Not overworking the cookie dough is very important and chilling the cinnamon roll dough is also vital. This step ensures a round cookie and easier slicing!
I usually make Cinnamon Roll Cookies without icing. They are SO tasty and the cinnamon really shines through! These cinnamon cookies are not very sweet. so, to really sweeten them up and make them extra special, you can make a simple vanilla glaze to drizzle on the top! The cinnamon roll icebox cookies look dazzling with or without icing!
Make Ahead? Yes!!
Cinnamon Roll Cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen, either cooked or uncooked. The cookie dough can be frozen once it has been rolled into a log, until you are ready to slice and bake your cinnamon cookies. Or, you can bake the cinnamon roll cookies, once the dough has chilled for at least 2 hours. Then, freeze the finished cookies in a sealed container for up to 4 months!
At Christmas time, this is a favorite cookie to eat and bake! The delicious cinnamon aroma in the air, plus, the fact that these cinnamon roll cookies are icebox cookies, makes them one of the best Christmas cookies!
You can give Cinnamon Roll Cookies as a tasty Christmas gift! They are a somewhat sturdy cookie and add such an elegant touch to any Christmas platter!
History of Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls are made with a yeast dough, and filled with a cinnamon sugar filling. They are traditionally “rolled”, hence the name. Sweet rolls have been around since ancient times. Cinnamon added to sweet rolls in Europe began from the time they were first introduced to this delicious spice! Roman spice traders brought Sri Lankan cinnamon to Europe. Sweden takes credit for baking the very first cinnamon roll! These sweet, cinnamony rolls are common in Northern Europe. Topping cinnamon rolls with icing is a yummy American tradition (and Canadian). In the American Midwest, cinnamon rolls are commonly eaten with chili. In 1956, Pillsbury started selling their version of pre-made cinnamon rolls. However you like them, cinnamon rolls or buns are famously delicious and truly a home-baked comfort food!
Make Cinnamon Roll Cookies for National Cinnamon Roll Day on October 4th!
The first time I tried Cinnamon Roll Cookies was at my in-laws in Ontario. This was a cookie we could always count on being served there. I very distinctly remember one year when my youngest was only 3. Cinnamon roll cookies were his favorite snack at his Nanny and Poppy’s house. Now, my 2 year old grandson is falling in love with this sweet, crisp, cinnamon cookie! ❤ This recipe is my mother-in-law’s recipe. I usually make this cinnamon icebox cookie every Christmas. Of course, these cinnamon cookies are great any time of the year!
Why You Will LOVE Cinnamon Roll Cookies!!
- Truly tasty cinnamon cookie!
- Reminds you of cinnamon rolls
- Icebox cookie, which means slice and bake whenever you want!
- Perfect Christmas cookie!
- Made with easy to find ingredients.
Cinnamon sugar is such a winning flavor combination! Whether in cinnamon rolls, cinnamon roll cookies, Cinnamon Raisin Scones, Candied Ginger Icebox Cookies, Pumpkin Pie, or sprinkled on Mini Donuts. As you can tell, I truly love cinnamon and all desserts that are cinnamon sugary!!
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Sugar, white for the dough, then either white or brown sugar for the filling.
- Butter, some for the dough, and more butter melted for the filling of the cinnamon roll cookies. Use salted!
- Baking powder
- Egg, only one is needed.
- Water, enough to get the dough soft and workable.
- Cinnamon...of course 🥰
How to Make Cinnamon Roll cookies
1.Mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, baking powder, egg and water until a soft dough forms. Stop mixing as soon as the dough is pliable and soft, try not to overmix.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle. Add more flour to your surface if it starts to stick.
3. Spread with melted butter.
4. Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar evenly on the melted butter.
5. Roll up into a long log and wrap in plastic wrap. It’s okay if the edges aren’t perfect. When you slice the cookies thinly and bake them, they will all turn out fine!
6. Place on a baking sheet to keep straight and chill in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Next, cut into thin slices and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, until slightly browning on the edges.
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Cinnamon Roll Cookies are crisp, yet tender, melt in your mouth cookies. You make a sugar cookie type dough, roll it out and spread with butter and cinnamon sugar. These cinnamon swirl cookies are icebox cookies, also called slice and bake cookies.
Ingredients
For the dough
For the filling
Instructions
How to make Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, baking powder, egg and water until soft dough forms. Stop mixing as soon as the dough is pliable and soft, try not to overmix.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle. Add more flour to your surface if it starts to stick.
Spread with melted butter.
Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar evenly on the melted butter.
Roll up into a long log and wrap in plastic wrap. It's okay if the edges aren't perfect. When you slice the cookies thinly and bake them, they will all turn out fine!
Place on a baking sheet to keep straight and chill in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Next, cut into thin slices and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, until slightly browning on the edges.
Serving Size 2 cookies
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 91kcal
- Calories from Fat 36kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Sodium 33mg2%
- Potassium 85mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 1.3g3%
- Thiamin 8 mg
- Folate 8 mcg
- Phosphorus 9 mg
- Selenium 7 mg
- Manganese 7 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If you want a softer cookie, just cut the slices thicker.
The thinner the slices, the crispier the cinnamon roll cookie.
Bake on parchment paper to avoid the cookies sticking and to make clean up easier.
For a truly sweet experience, drizzle vanilla icing on the cinnamon cookies.
Can use brown or white sugar for the filling.
Make sure to roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
