These Crumbl cinnamon swirl cookies taste like heaven, if heaven tasted like a cookie! They combine a soft, cinnamon cookie with a brown sugar cinnamon roll filling topping that’s baked with the cookie to add extra flavor. Then are finished off with a swirl or cream cheese frosting to remind you of your favorite breakfast treat.
If you love Crumbl cookies, you need to try this CRUMBL Kentucky Butter cake Cookies copycat recipe, Chewy CRUMBL Churro Cookies Copycat Recipe, Chilled CRUMBL Twix Cookies Copycat Recipe and even Chilled Crumbl Sugar Cookies Copycat recipe.
CRUMBL cinnamon roll cookies are life changing. Believe it or not, after trying them a little white back they quickly became my favorite cookie ever! I mean they literally combine cookies with one of the best breakfast/brunch item ever.
It is the most comforting treat you’ll ever made and it is one of my best cinnamon cookie recipes so far. I know, I know, I said that the CRUMBL Churro Cookies were my favorites but these quickly dethroned that one!
This is the best cinnamon roll cookie recipe EVER!
The balance of flavors of this cookie is incredible. I took inspiration form the CRUMBL Churro Cookie recipe and turned it into this.
The secret is to actually bake the cinnamon sugar mixture with the cookie itself to be able to infuse the soft cinnamon sugar cookie with all the cinnamon bun flavors.
If you never try any of my recipes, this is the one you have to try!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- IT TASTES LIKE A CINNAMON ROLL! (If you’re not soft with this statement I don’t know what to tell you haah!)
- The cookies are soft, chewy, and melt in your mouth.
- They are the closest Crumbl copycat recipe I’ve tried and I’ve tried a lot that I found on the internet and Tiktok to see which one would be the closest. Since I couldn’t find anything, I had to make this one.
- It is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients for this CRUMBL cinnamon swirl cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these cinnamon roll cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You will need to use softened butter for this recipe. You can also use either salted or unsalted.
- Granulated and brown sugar– The combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar will make this cookie extra soft and chewy. You will also need both of these to make the cinnamon sugar topping and frosting.
- egg– Use a large egg at room temperature.
- Vanilla– The vanilla will add extra depth.
- Lemon juice– The lemon juice does what cream of tartar does to snickerdoodle cookies. It will keep the sugar from crystalizing and allow the cookie to stay super soft.
- Flour– All-purpose flour is what you will need for the cookies as well as the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Corn starch- The corn starch will make these cookies more tender.
- Baking powder & baking soda– This will add leavening to your cookies and give them a little extra height.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon is one of the main ingredients in this cookie recipe. It is used in the cookie dough as well as in the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Salt– The salt will help balance out the sweetness of this treat.
- Cream cheese– The cream cheese will need to be softened to make the cream cheese frosting.
- Powdered sugar– You will need some powdered sugar to make
How to make CRUMBL cinnamon roll cookies
This is how you can make these amazing cinnamon roll cookies at home. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together.
- Add in the egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
- Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls and top them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes then bake in the preheated oven.
- Cool the cookies fully before frosting with the cream cheese frosting.
How to make cinnamon sugar mixture for cinnamon rolls
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl then divide into 7 little balls.
- Top the cookies with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and gently press on top.
How to make cream cheese frosting for cinnamon rolls
- Cream the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy .
- Pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of the cookie to create a swirl look and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Do I have to freeze these cookies?
Yes! Freezing them is necessary to bring you a cookie that doesn’t spread too much.
The freezing process will also help the butter cinnamon sugar mixture harden and stay on top while baking the cookies without melting all over.
How to store cinnamon roll cream cheese cookies?
You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they have cream cheese frosting it’s better not to leave them out at room temperature.
If you do prefer to leave them out at room temperature though, you can leave them unfrosted in an airtight container, and then whenever you’re ready to enjoy them frost them and enjoy!
Can I freeze CRUMBL cinnamon swirl cookies?
Yes! You can place these on a baking sheet and freeze them for a few hours before transferring them to an airtight container and freezing them again for up to 1 month. Make sure to let them thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying them.
CRUMBL Cinnamon swirl cookies recipe
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CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies base
- 1 stick butter softened ( ½ cup or 8 tbsp)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon sugar mixture
- 3 tablespoon butter softened
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
Cream cheese frosting
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanila extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Make the cookie dough
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Add in the egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
- Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls and top them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture ( Read make the cinnamon sugar mixture below to see how to make it and top your cookies)
- Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes then bake in the preheated oven for 14 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool fully.
Make the cinnamon sugar mixture
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl then divide into 7 little balls.
- Top the cookies with the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently press on top before freezing the cookie dough balls.
Make the cream cheese frosting
- Cream the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy. Fill a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the cream cheese frosting and pipe the frosting all around to create a beautiful swirl desigh and enjoy.
Notes
How to store cinnamon roll cream cheese cookies?
You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they have cream cheese frosting it’s better not to leave them out at room temperature. If you do prefer to leave them out at room temperature though, you can leave them unfrosted in an airtight container, and then whenever you’re ready to enjoy them frost them and enjoy!Nutrition
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G
SO delicious – absolute perfect texture and all my roommates felt it was as good as Crumbl. Question – my cinnamon sugar mixture ended up really light brown and sort of just spread into the cookie instead of the more brown topping look from your photos. Any idea how that happened? Thanks!
Chahinez
So glad you enjoyed these!!! So it might’ve happened if you used light brown sugar and if your cookies weren’t chilled enough!
Heather
I have a quick question before I make these… it says the cream the frosting mixture, but since it’s such a small amount of ingredients how do you cream it well enough? I’m very excited to make this recipe though since I just had the cinnamon roll cookie from Crumbl and can’t wait to try this. Thank you! 😋
Chahinez
Using a hand mixer is the best way to go 🙂
Chahinez
Sarah Overly
So good! My husband ate more than 4 in one sitting. That’s saying something. He rarely ever eats sweets. I can’t wait to make these again the the near future.
Oliver N
No words. Tastes exactly like crumbl but better. THANK YOU. Will be keeping this recipe for sure.
Chahinez
I am so happy you liked these Oliver.
Chahinez
Katie
Fan-friggin-tastic!! These are amazing and better than any cinnamon roll I’ve ever had!!
Chelsea
Oook these are amazing! It’s like a soft sugar cookie with cinnamon roll vibes. Easy and delicious as always!
Chelsea
I had to come back and rave about these even more. I stored them in the fridge, and popped one in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating and OMG they’re straight heaven. A warm cinnamon roll! One of my new faves!
Jill
Could I use cream of tartar instead of lemon juice?
Chahinez
yes! Use 1/4 tsp.
Chahinez
Katie Hogan
Any tips for making a bigger batch?
Chahinez
In the recipe card you will see the x2 or x3 and that will help you calculate the ingredients just right to double or triple the recipe 🙂
Chahinez
Kathy
Do you think it would be okay to make smaller dough balls so that it makes more? We have a cookie contest next week and these are what I want to do but I need 3 dozen!
Chahinez
Yes! What you can do is make/bake a trial cookie first to see how much time it needs in the oven then bake the rest.
Chahinez
Ingrid
Hi, I can’t wait to try these!! I would love to make a smaller version for an upcoming party. Have you tried a smaller size? If so, how many would the recipe yield and is the baking time the same? Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes!
Chahinez
To make these a bit smaller you can go with 17 smaller cookies instead of 7 and bake them in the oven for 11-12 minutes!
Chahinez
Vee Glessner
These cookies are one of the best things I’ve ever put into my mouth, rivaling my favorite cinnamon roll recipe! They are perfectly soft and have plenty of that great cinnamon sugar mixture that you get at the center of a cinnamon roll. I chilled them completely in the fridge and baked them from there with no issues. This recipe is TOP TIER!
Taryn T
Super Good!! Made twice
Chahinez
I love hearing that!
Chahinez
Alice
I made these upon request of a family friend. These seemed a little more technical so I was nervous as to how these would turn out. They tasted just like cinnamon rolls (maybe even better)! I was also requested to make them again (I was told they were so good she’d pay me). I swear these recipes are bakery quality!! Thank you Chahinez, your recipes never fail me.
Alice
Writing another review just because I loved these so much! This is my second time doing this recipe, eyeballed the lemon, vanilla, and added extra cinnamon. Did a taste comparison of the OG crumbl cinnamon roll cookie with my family, and we all agreed that we preferred the homemade ones. I’m amazed with how accurate these recipes are to the originals! Definately going to contine making copycats as opposed to buying cookies from my local Crumbl!!
Kristen D
I have made these 3 times in the past few weeks and they are the best! My husband said, “these are the best cookies you have ever made!” I’ve been making my way through your recipes while on my maternity leave. Love it!
Chahinez
I love this!!! These cinnamon roll cookies are one of my favorite and I get so excited when I hear that you and your husband love them just as much! Enjoy your maternity leave, and enjoy all the cookies 🙂
Chahinez
Suzie
I chilled them for 15 minutes like the recipe stated in the freezer. And they still spread. I’m thinking next time I will bake them on convection or freeze them longer than 15 minutes. The cookies were still. delicious.
Chahinez
That’s very odd!! Maybe they needed a little more chilling if the cookie dough was really warm to start with. I’m glad the cookies were still super tasty.
Chahinez
Sariah
These cookies were so good! Even better than the one from crumble.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying it and sharing your thoughts!!
Chahinez
Ana
They are just perfect
Chahinez
happy to hear that Ana!
Chahinez
caroline
10000000/10 this was definitely the best cookie i’ve EVER made. better then crumbl it was so delicious and not overly sweet it was amazingggg. I usually bake these cookies for my family and i’ll just try them to see how they turned out but this one was so good I even had to eat one myself haha
Chahinez
Yay! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed these, Caroline!
Chahinez
Danielle
These came out delicious! They turned out flatter than the peanut butter & jelly ones so I’m not sure what I did but they are so yummy!
Chahinez
Hi Danielle, one reason why the cookie might’ve turned out flatter could be because the cookie dough wasn’t chilled for long enough. This recipe requires a bit of chilling time in the freezer so that the cookies don’t spread too much while baking. Thank you so much for trying them and leaving a review as well!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
Jessica
AMAZING
Chahinez
This one is definitely one of my favorites! Thank you for trying it Jessica!
Have a great Sunday.
Chahinez
Kira
I made these with an all purpose gluten free flour and they turned out perfectly!!
I didn’t even need to make any adjustments. Super soft, not crumbly, and delicious.
Chahinez
Thank you so much for letting me know Kira! Glad you liked it 🙂
Chahinez
Katie
This recipe was incredible! These are better than any cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing.
Fe
Huge hit in our house! They were all gone before we woke up the next day! 😍😩
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear you loved these friend 🙂
Chahinez
Britt
Loved this recipe! Just another amazing cookie !! Thank you