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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.
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!
Table of Contents
- This is the best cinnamon roll cookie recipe EVER!
- Why you need to make this recipe!
- Ingredients for this CRUMBL cinnamon swirl cookie recipe
- How to make CRUMBL cinnamon roll cookies
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- CRUMBL Cinnamon swirl cookies recipe
- CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl Cookies Recipe
- If you enjoyed these CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl cookies recipe make sure to pin it for later!
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 ( 1/2 cup or 8 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- 1 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cinnamon sugar mixture
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
Cream cheese frosting
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1/2 tsp vanila extract
- 1/2 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.1 stick butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- Gently mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & salt.1 & 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp 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.3 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- Top the cookies with the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently press on top before freezing the cookie dough balls. The cookies should be flattened to about 1 inch in thickness.
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.2 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp vanila extract, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Notes
Notes
- Weighing ingredients is important to ensure the dough isn’t too dry, which helps cookies spread and bake properly.
- Bake at 350°F for 13–14 minutes. If making smaller cookies (about half size), reduce baking time by 2–3 minutes.
- Cookie dough can be frozen for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days due to cream cheese frosting. If you prefer room temp, store unfrosted and frost just before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you enjoyed these CRUMBL Cinnamon Swirl cookies recipe make sure to pin it for later!
What size scoop are you using when portioning out the cookies dough?
I am using a 1/4 cup amount for each cookie dough ball.
These were so good! My 13 year old is having a blast learning to bake. These are the 2nd Copycat Crumbl she’s made and let me tell you, they are phenomenal! Thanks for the great recipe!
That’s so cute I love that! I’m glad you both enjoyed them!
Can you make the dough ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator?
Yes! Cookie dough stores great in the fridge.
Any recommendations for baking time and temp if I want to make these as smaller sized cookies for a cookie exchange? Maybe half the size so I get 14 cookies out of a batch?
Bake smaller 2-tablespoon cookies at 350°F for about 10–11 minutes instead of 13–14. This keeps them soft without overbaking!
Would you freeze these (for storing) before or after baking?
Honestly you can do either one. Freezing them raw gives you the ability to bake them fresh whenever you want them.
I loved these. Can’t wait to try the others
Thank you Lesley! 🙂
Thank you SO much for sharing your recipe!! I tagged you on my Instagram with a picture of my cookies I made with your recipe! I really appreciated you posting/sharing and I am excited to share with family! You ROCK!
Aww thank you, this made my day to hear 🙂
Looking forward to making these! But I was curious if you’ve ever frozen the raw cookie dough balls completely and baked them days or even a couple of months later from frozen. I read through the post and hopefully I didn’t overlook this info. Thanks
Yes! You can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake them straight from the freezer, just add a couple of minutes to the baking time.
Absolutely amazing omg this is my first Crumbl Copycat recipe from you
Keep up the amazing work Chahinez
10/10
Do you use light or dark brown sugar?
You can use either but light works great for this recipe!
Oh my goodness these are amazing!! My eyes told me to change a few things but my heart didn’t let me… thank goodness because these turned out PERFECT!!!
YAY!! Thank you so much!
I was worried about trying this recipe because I couldn’t understand how the cinnamon sugar mixture in your pictures didn’t just melt off the cookie, and, unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened when I made. The mixture quickly started melting in the oven. The recipe was followed perfectly, so I’m just curious if you have any idea what might have caused that to happen. Should I try adding more flour to the cinnamon sugar mixture? Should I refrigerate the mixture before adding it to the cookies and chilling them in the freezer for 15 minutes?
The flour in that mixture will allow it to melt just enough to top the cookie (As seen in my photos) You might’ve used a butter that was too warm if you don’t think so, you can add a little extra flour next time!