I usually turn to chocolate when I’m looking for my sweet fix. But there’s something so yummy about a cinnamon roll. Gooey, nutty, cinnamony. Yum.
These are a cinnamon roll, cookie, muffin hybrid. First you make a cookie batter then you roll it out like a cinnamon roll and fill with a yummy pecan filling. Then you bake them in a muffin tin! How crazy is that?! And the glaze might just be the very best part. When I was done drizzling the tops of every cookie, I totally licked the bowl. Not even ashamed of it. 🙂
CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES:
Recipe adapted from The Cravory, Yield: 20-24 cookies
Printable Version HERE
Ingredients for Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups plus 1 tsp. flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, brown sugar and powdered sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time until thoroughly combined, then beat in the vanilla.
2. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer running, slowly beat in the flour mixture just until combined, being careful not to over mix. Refrigerate the dough, covered in plastic wrap, until well chilled – at least an hour.
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1. When the dough is thoroughly chilled, prepare the filling by mixing the pecans, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
2. Flour a cutting board or work surface. Take the chilled dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 10″x10″ square. Spread filling gently but evenly over the dough.
3. Gently roll the dough into a tight log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled – at least one hour, preferably overnight.
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- Zest of 1/2 an orange (optional, SO good!)
- 3 Tbsp. milk
1. After the dough log is adequately chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare the glaze: in a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar and orange zest. Finally, add in the milk and beat until the glaze is smooth and thick.
3. Grease 2 (12-cup) muffin tins. Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and cut into half-inch-thick slices. Place each slice in a greased muffin cup. Bake the cookies until the tops are slightly browned, about 15 minutes, rotating halfway for even baking. Cool cookies still inside the tins on a cooling rack.
4. Using a fork, generously drizzle the glaze over the baked cookies before serving. ENJOY!!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
I have seen different variations on cinnamon roll cookies before, but none baked in a muffin tin! These are cute. And totally have me craving cinnamon rolls now…
Maggie @ A Bitchin Kitchen says
These are the cutest cookies ever!
Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom says
This look totally yummy, I’m a sucker for cinnamon roll anything! New follower. 🙂
Rebecca @ Herons Crafts says
Wow these look amazing – i love the smell of cinnamon – so comforting! Definitely pinning these!
Rebecca
Heronscrafts.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
Can they just be sliced & baked on a cookie sheet?
Jen @ Yummy-Healthy-Easy says
Hi!! I haven’t tried it before…my worry would be that the cookie would spread quite a bit and loose the ooey gooey middle part. The muffin tin holds it together into more of a cinnamon roll shape. If you do try it, let me know how it turns out!
Rita says
These look amaaazing! Can’t wait to try them out!
Winnie says
These are AWESOME !!
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
These are so cute! Love that they are bite sized, you can just pop em in your mouth and be happy!
Paula says
So yummy! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/09/riverton-housewives-round-up-33.html
Christine says
I want some!!! PLEASE!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Kaylee says
Those look delicious!
I would love for you to share these treats with my readers at Mealtime Monday!
KAYLEE
http://www.couponingncooking.com
Sweet Bella Roos says
You had me at yummy pecan filling. Ahh these look so good! Would love for you to link up at my Pin It Thursday party http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2012/09/20/pin-it-thursday-3/
Miz Helen says
Who could resist a Cinnamon Roll Cookies, these look heavenly! Hope you are having a fabulous day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Laura @ Frugal Follies says
I just bought some Keebler Cinnamon Roll Cookies at Publix this week – they were cheap by combining manufacturer’s and Target store coupons. But yours look sooooooo much better! A must try!
Thanks for linking up with Frugal Food Thursday at Frugal Follies!
Jocelyn says
I love that these are made in a muffin pan! I think these cookies sound amazing! I would totally eat the rest of the glaze too:-)
Maria says
Mmmm your cookies look wonderful! What a great idea! There’s nothing as comforting as that warm cinnamon flavor in the fall!
Britney {Jesses Girl} says
Oh my gosh…these look so good! I think I might make these SOON! Thank you!
Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says
These look so good! I want that cookie for breakfast 🙂
Just Us Girls says
These look super delicious and great to bake for breakfast or on a nice Fall rainy day! New follower from Fantabulous Friday, loving your blog! 🙂
Bethany@http://thislittleestate.blogspot.ca/ says
They look so yummy! Visiting for the first time today! Cant wait to pin some recipes!
Barbara Hiatt says
There is a certain 10 year old in my house that will be begging me to make these for him! They look delicious!
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Barbara Hiatt says
By the way, I’m featuring this post on my Facebook page tomorrow (Tuesday)!! 🙂
Barbara at Chase the Star
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The Thriftiness Miss says
OMG I absolutely have to make these! They look fabulous 🙂 Stopping by to let you know that I’m featuring this from the Weekend Wonders Party! Come grab a feature button if you’d like 🙂
You can find it here:
http://thethriftinessmiss.blogspot.com/2012/10/weekend-wonders-party-9-features.html#.UGzDgU3BFrB
Have a great day!!