Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing. These delightful treats combine the classic taste of cinnamon rolls into a soft and chewy cookie, making them an instant hit for any occasion. With an easy preparation process that requires no rolling or intricate techniques, you can whip up these cookies in just over an hour. Perfect for cozy family gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, each bite is a blissful experience topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Enjoy the perfect blend of sweetness and spice that will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 11 tablespoons unsalted cultured butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Melt butter and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugars until combined.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes after mixing the dry ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on wire racks before drizzling with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg