Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Step 1

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In the bowl to your stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the butter with the brown sugar on high until smooth. About 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and 1 egg and continue beating until mixed together, about 2 minutes. It will look a little goopy at this point, that’s okay.

Step 4

Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix on low until completely blended and the dough becomes a little stiffer. It will still be sticky at this point but if you wet your fingertips with water, it will stick less to your fingers.

Step 5

Shape into a rectangle as best as you can on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap completely and chill in the fridge for 45-60 minutes.

Step 6

Once the dough has chilled, we’ll make the filling. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside for a minute.

Step 7

Place the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough until it is about 1/4 of an inch thick. It will be approximately 24 inches x 18 inches in size.

Step 8

Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture in an even layer to the edge of the dough.

Step 9

Start rolling the long side of the dough into a log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the log into 1/2 inch slices.

Step 11

Place the cookie slices onto the prepared baking sheet leaving 1-1.5 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 12

Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be toasted around the edges and the dough will appear “dry”. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 20-30 minutes.

Step 13

Once the cookies are cooled, we’ll start the glaze. In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the cream cheese until smooth.

Step 14

Add the vanilla, powdered sugar and heavy cream and use the fork to whisk the ingredients together. The glaze should be thin enough to drizzle but thick enough to stay put once it is drizzled.

Step 15

Lightly drizzle the top of the cooled cookies with the glaze. Allow the cookies to sit for 5-10 minutes to get the glaze to harden a little. Enjoy!!