Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies | The BEST Cinnamon Cookies Recipe (2024)

These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are so much fun and great for any occasion. They’re soft sugar cookies, rolled with brown sugar cinnamon and covered with a sweet, icing. I can’t get enough!

My Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are about to make your day!Making cookies is one of my favorite hobbies. This recipe is a massive winner. Brace yourself friends, you will NOT be able to stop eating these, they are that good. My husband and I both agree the only way to enjoy these beauties is after they’ve chilled in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Talk about heaven 🙂

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What You’ll Need

• salted butter– For most of my recipes I use salted butter. Unsalted works too.
• granulated sugar– This fine white sugar adds sweetness to the cookies.
• large eggs– For consistency, I use large eggs in my cooking and baking.
• pure vanilla extract– Use pure vanilla extract for best tasting results.
• sour cream– Use full fat sour cream for best results.
• all-purpose flour– Flour is the main dry ingredient in the cookies.
• baking soda– Baking soda helps the cookies rise during baking.
• baking powder- Baking powder also helps the cookies rise during baking.
• kosher salt– Kosher salt is a course salt commonly used in cooking and baking. I prefer it over table salt.
• brown sugar– Brown sugar is added with the cinnamon as part of the cinnamon roll filling.
• ground cinnamon– Cinnamon gives the cookies that cinnamon roll flavor in the filling.
• cream cheese- Use full fat cream cheese for the recipe.
• powdered sugar– Also called confectioners sugar, this sugar is used to make the icing.
• milk– Use 2% milk or whole milk.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

1. In an electric or stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well combined. Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.
2. In 2 batches, place in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours for best results.
3. Once chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and cut each disc into thirds and roll into a 1/8 inch thick oval, about 12 inches X 5 inches. Spread each rolled pieces of dough with 2 Tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Start rolling from the long end closest to you, rolling into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch pieces of dough then placing onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
5. To prepare frosting, beat the cream cheese until softened and smooth, slowly add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency. Frost cookies then place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Spread softened butter over dough.

Sprinkle with brow sugar and cinnamon next!

Time to roll into a cute little log, then use a sharp knife to cut into slices

Place onto your baking sheet

Baked to perfection, I’m drooling just thinking about them again

Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting

No words needed!

How To Serve

Serve cinnamon roll cookies for any occasion where cookies are needed. Great for Holidays, baby showers, and any occasion really.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They taste great chilled.

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