These Cinnamon Swirl Cookies are both fun to make and incredibly delicious. With a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl and a sweet glaze, these cookies taste like a snickerdoodle but look like a cinnamon roll. Using Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix, this easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids or anyone looking for a simple yet impressive dessert. We know you will enjoy our irresistible cinnamon cookies that are sure to become a family favorite holiday-time or anytime!
Recipe Ingredients
Each ingredient in these Cinnamon Swirl Cookies plays a vital role in creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Cookies
Sugar Cookie Mix: Cuts prep time down by using this quick and easy mix. Provides the base flavor and structure of the cookie.
Ground Cinnamon: Infuses the cookie dough with a hint of cinnamon which complements the sweetness. Also provides a concentrated burst of cinnamon flavor in the swirl.
Butter or Margarine: Adds flavor, tenderness, and helps the cookies spread.
Egg: Binds, adds moisture, and enhances the overall richness of the cookies.
Glaze
Powdered Sugar: Adds the sweet factor to the glaze.
Milk: Thins the powdered sugar to create a smooth, drizzle-able glaze.
Vanilla: Enhances flavor.
How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Cookies
Here are the quick steps to make Cinnamon Swirl Cookies, see full recipe below for all the details.
1. Prep Dough
combine the sugar cookie mix with cinnamon, softened butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.
2. Create Cinnamon Rope
Shape 1 tablespoon cinnamon into a 5-inch line on waxed paper. Shape 1 tablespoon dough into a 5-inch rope. Press one side of the dough rope into the cinnamon.
3. Shape Cookies
Coil the dough rope (cinnamon side facing the center) into a cinnamon-roll shape. Press the end of the rope into the roll to prevent unravelling during baking.
4. Bake
Bake until edges are light golden brown.
5. Glaze
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
How to Store Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Here's how to store any leftover cookies. If you are lucky enough to have any!
Room Temperature
Store your cookies in a container with a tight-fitting lid or in a resealable plastic bag. Your cookies will keep up to 4 days.
Freezer
Transfer any leftover cookies to an airtight container or a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out any excess air from the bag to prevent freezer burn. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Cinnamon Swirl Cookies
- Prep Time 1 hr 10 min
- Total 1 hr 10 min
- Servings 30
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in butter and egg until soft dough forms.
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Step2On piece of waxed paper, shape 1 tablespoon cinnamon into a line about 5 inches long. Using floured fingers, shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a rope 5 inches long. Press one side of dough rope into cinnamon.
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Step3On ungreased cookie sheet, coil dough rope tightly, cinnamon side facing center, into cinnamon-roll shape. Press end of rope into roll to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
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Step4Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
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Step5In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories
- 110
- Calories from Fat
- 45
- Total Fat
- 5g
- 7%
- Saturated Fat
- 2 1/2g
- 12%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 15mg
- 5%
- Sodium
- 70mg
- 3%
- Potassium
- 15mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 17g
- 6%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 11g
- Protein
- 1g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 2%
- 2%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
