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Updated Nov 6, 2025
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These Cinnamon Swirl Cookies are both fun to make and incredibly delicious. With a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl and a sweet glaze, these cookies taste like a snickerdoodle but look like a cinnamon roll. Using Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix, this easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids or anyone looking for a simple yet impressive dessert. We know you will enjoy our irresistible cinnamon cookies that are sure to become a family favorite holiday-time or anytime!  

Recipe Ingredients

Each ingredient in these Cinnamon Swirl Cookies plays a vital role in creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

Cookies

Sugar Cookie Mix: Cuts prep time down by using this quick and easy mix. Provides the base flavor and structure of the cookie.

Ground Cinnamon: Infuses the cookie dough with a hint of cinnamon which complements the sweetness. Also provides a concentrated burst of cinnamon flavor in the swirl.

Butter or Margarine: Adds flavor, tenderness, and helps the cookies spread.

Egg: Binds, adds moisture, and enhances the overall richness of the cookies.

Glaze

Powdered Sugar: Adds the sweet factor to the glaze.

Milk: Thins the powdered sugar to create a smooth, drizzle-able glaze.

Vanilla: Enhances flavor.

How to Make Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

Here are the quick steps to make Cinnamon Swirl Cookies, see full recipe below for all the details.

1. Prep Dough

combine the sugar cookie mix with cinnamon, softened butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.

2. Create Cinnamon Rope

Shape 1 tablespoon cinnamon into a 5-inch line on waxed paper. Shape 1 tablespoon dough into a 5-inch rope. Press one side of the dough rope into the cinnamon.

3. Shape Cookies

Coil the dough rope (cinnamon side facing the center) into a cinnamon-roll shape. Press the end of the rope into the roll to prevent unravelling during baking.

4. Bake

Bake until edges are light golden brown.  

5. Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.

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How to Store Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Here's how to store any leftover cookies. If you are lucky enough to have any!

Room Temperature

Store your cookies in a container with a tight-fitting lid or in a resealable plastic bag. Your cookies will keep up to 4 days.

Freezer

Transfer any leftover cookies to an airtight container or a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out any excess air from the bag to prevent freezer burn. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

  • Prep Time 1 hr 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 30
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Cookies

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in butter and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Step 
    2
    On piece of waxed paper, shape 1 tablespoon cinnamon into a line about 5 inches long. Using floured fingers, shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a rope 5 inches long. Press one side of dough rope into cinnamon.
  • Step 
    3
    On ungreased cookie sheet, coil dough rope tightly, cinnamon side facing center, into cinnamon-roll shape. Press end of rope into roll to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    5
    In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

110 Calories
5g Total Fat
1g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
70mg
3%
Potassium
15mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
11g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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