Glazed Cinnamon Roll Cookies

You'll love the sweet, nutty swirl running through the center of these cinnamon roll cookies that are perfect to enjoy any time of the day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare dough: Stir together flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla; mix until a soft dough forms (do not overmix.) Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.

Step 2

Divide the cold dough into 2 equal sections. Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a 9x13-inch rectangle.

Step 3

Pour 1/2 of the filling mixture onto each rectangle and spread evenly. Staring with the longer side, roll each rectangle tightly to form a log. Wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Remove dough logs from the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven in batches until light golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Step 7

Combine powdered sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla for glaze. Mix until smooth, adding milk if necessary to preferred thickness. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Step 8

While the dough is chilling, prepare filling. Combine sugar, brown sugar, pecans, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat. Cook until melted, but don't let it caramelize. Remove from the heat.