No Chill Cinnamon Roll Cookies
These No Chill Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the perfect blend of soft sugar cookies and sweet cinnamon rolls, all without the wait! Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze, they’re as pretty as they are delicious. No chilling required means you can go from mixing to munching in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 24
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula or knife
- Wire cooling rack optional
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk optional, for consistency
For the cinnamon sugar filling:
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk or 2 tbsp
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. If the dough feels dry or crumbly, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until smooth and spreadable.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
- Add the filling and roll: Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border along the long edge. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Slice and bake: Cut the dough log into 1-inch thick slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and glaze: Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- If your dough cracks while rolling, press it gently together—it’s very forgiving and will bake up beautifully.
- For perfect slices, use a sharp knife or plain dental floss to cut the cookie log cleanly without squishing the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg