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CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl Cookies copycat recipe

Published on June 18, 2021 - Updated on July 1, 2022 by Chahinez 57 Comments

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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.

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Cinnamon cookie on mug

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!

Cinnamon bark with CRUMBL cinnamon swirl cookies

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.
Cinnamon swirl crumbl cookies

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
Inside of CRUMBL cinnamon roll cookies

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!

  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together.
  2. Add in the egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.
  4. Scoop out equally sized cookie dough balls and top them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes then bake in the preheated oven.
  6. 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.
Brown sugar cinnamon mixture
Brown sugar cinnamon mixture
Brown sugar cinnamon mixture on cookie

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.

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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

CRUMBL Cinnamon swirl cookies recipe

If you made these cinnamon roll CRUMBL cookies and enjoyed them, don’t forget to leave a 5-star review by clicking on the 5 stars under the title and description. It would help me a ton 

CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

Cinnamon roll cookies or CRUMBL cinnamon swirl cookies are the ultimate treat. They are easy to make and taste just like a cinnamon roll.
5 from 75 votes
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
chill time 15 mins
Total Time 53 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 7 cookies
Calories 466 Calories

Ingredients
 
 

Cookies base

  • 1 stick butter softened ( Β½ cup or 8 tbsp)
  • Β½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ΒΌ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 & Β½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • Β½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ΒΌ teaspoon baking soda
  • β…› teaspoon cinnamon
  • ΒΌ 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
  • Β½ teaspoon vanila extract
  • Β½ 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

Calories: 466CaloriesCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 808IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
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  1. G

    January 24, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      April 11, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these!!! So it might’ve happened if you used light brown sugar and if your cookies weren’t chilled enough!

      Reply
  2. Heather

    January 22, 2022 at 10:22 am

    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! πŸ˜‹

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 24, 2022 at 11:37 am

      Using a hand mixer is the best way to go πŸ™‚
      Chahinez

      Reply
  3. Sarah Overly

    January 17, 2022 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  4. Oliver N

    January 16, 2022 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    No words. Tastes exactly like crumbl but better. THANK YOU. Will be keeping this recipe for sure.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 22, 2022 at 8:50 am

      I am so happy you liked these Oliver.
      Chahinez

      Reply
  5. Katie

    January 12, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Fan-friggin-tastic!! These are amazing and better than any cinnamon roll I’ve ever had!!

    Reply
  6. Chelsea

    January 04, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    Oook these are amazing! It’s like a soft sugar cookie with cinnamon roll vibes. Easy and delicious as always!

    Reply
    • Chelsea

      January 06, 2022 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
  7. Jill

    December 22, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Could I use cream of tartar instead of lemon juice?

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      December 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      yes! Use 1/4 tsp.
      Chahinez

      Reply
  8. Katie Hogan

    December 08, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    Any tips for making a bigger batch?

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 08, 2022 at 11:09 am

      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 πŸ™‚
      Chahinez

      Reply
  9. Kathy

    November 20, 2021 at 6:44 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      November 20, 2021 at 9:16 am

      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

      Reply
  10. Ingrid

    November 06, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      January 08, 2022 at 11:10 am

      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

      Reply
  11. Vee Glessner

    September 24, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  12. Taryn T

    September 18, 2021 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    Super Good!! Made twice

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 27, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      I love hearing that!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  13. Alice

    September 17, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Alice

      January 18, 2022 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply
  14. Kristen D

    August 31, 2021 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    I have made these 3 times in the past few weeks and they are the best! My husband said, β€œthese are the best cookies you have ever made!” I’ve been making my way through your recipes while on my maternity leave. Love it!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 01, 2021 at 10:34 am

      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 πŸ™‚
      Chahinez

      Reply
  15. Suzie

    August 21, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 10, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      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

      Reply
  16. Sariah

    August 06, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were so good! Even better than the one from crumble.

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      September 10, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      Thank you so much for trying it and sharing your thoughts!!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  17. Ana

    August 03, 2021 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    They are just perfect

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      August 15, 2021 at 1:14 pm

      happy to hear that Ana!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  18. caroline

    July 24, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      August 02, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      Yay! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed these, Caroline!
      Chahinez

      Reply
  19. Danielle

    July 17, 2021 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      July 18, 2021 at 8:03 am

      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

      Reply
  20. Jessica

    July 16, 2021 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    AMAZING

    Reply
    • Chahinez

      July 18, 2021 at 8:05 am

      This one is definitely one of my favorites! Thank you for trying it Jessica!
      Have a great Sunday.
      Chahinez

      Reply
    • Kira

      July 23, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Chahinez

        August 02, 2021 at 8:07 pm

        Thank you so much for letting me know Kira! Glad you liked it πŸ™‚
        Chahinez

    • Katie

      January 02, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was incredible! These are better than any cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    • Fe

      January 20, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Huge hit in our house! They were all gone before we woke up the next day! 😍😩

      Reply
      • Chahinez

        January 22, 2022 at 8:45 am

        I am so happy to hear you loved these friend πŸ™‚
        Chahinez

    • Britt

      February 14, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! Just another amazing cookie !! Thank you

      Reply
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