Easy Crumbl Maple Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Every time Crumbl brings out a new cinnamon roll cookie, I can’t contain my joy. I mean it’s made with the most delicious and buttery cookie base, topped with cinnamon sugar and the best frosting of your life.

My mission when I try to recreate these cinnamon roll cookies is to make them even better than the real thing and this time yet again, I think we succeeded. But hey I’ll let you be the judge of that!

This is the best Maple cinnamon roll cookie recipe ever!

For this recipe, crumbl only put maple syrup in the frosting but I wanted to go a step ahead to make this cookie even better. I added a little bit of cinnamon to our cookie dough because it goes so well with the maple frosting.

Now if you would like an even stronger maple flavor, you can even add a few drops of maple flavoring into the cookie dough to bring it full circle

Why you need to make this recipe!

• They taste just like a cinnamon roll but in cookie form!
• Each cookie is insanely soft and melts in your mouth. Definitely a crowd-pleaser!
• These cookies taste better than the real thing and will save you a ton of money.
• No need to wait for your favorite cookie to come back in-store to enjoy it, with this recipe you can have it anytime you want!

Ingredients for this Crumbl maple cinnamon roll cookie recipe.

Here are the ingredients you will need to make these 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.
• 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 – 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 the frosting sweeter.
• Maple syrup– Can’t have a maple cinnamon roll cookie without the maple.
• Maple extract– This is used to really accentuate and bring out that maple flavor.

How to make maple cinnamon roll cookies?

This is how you can make these Crumbl copycat cookies. 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, and 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

1. Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl then divide into 7 little balls.
2. Top the cookies with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and gently press on top.

HOW TO MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR CINNAMON ROLLS

1. Cream the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and maple syrup together until smooth and creamy.
2. 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 the cookie dough?

You shouldn’t skip the freezing of the cookie dough because it allows our cookies not to spread too much. Keeping them thick just like Crumbl’s.

The freezing process will also keep that cinnamon-sugar mixture on top intact and ready to be baked into the cookies.

How to store Crumbl maple syrup cinnamon roll cookies?

You can store these cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

You can also store these cookies in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can chill them on a flat surface so that the frosting sets, then transfer them to an air-tight container separating each cookie with wax paper if needed.

Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely!

these cookies freeze so well. Just make sure to flash freeze them first so the frosting is set before transferring them to an air-tight container. Make sure to separate each cookie with wax paper.

How to make small Crumbl maple cinnamon roll cookies?

Instead of making 7 cookies out of this recipe, make 14 and bake them for 10 minutes instead of 14 minutes. Don’t skip the freezing!

Crumbl Maple Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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