Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

Crispy cinnamon swirl cookies or biscuits are perfect with coffee for breakfast or dessert drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze. Easy like our Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls but more like a cookie you can grab and go when you want a bit of a sweet snack during the day.

What is the best filling for cinnamon roll cookies

You will want the two basics which are cinnamon and sugar. That isn’t quite enough if you ask me so more sweetness is needed. Powdered sugar is the best for that so it sticks nicely. If you wanted to go further, some finely diced dried fruit would work too.

If I had to describe the texture it is similar to a small round version of our Starbucks Pumpkin Scones. A bit softer in the center but for the most part it is just slightly sweet but not as much as a cookie would be. When it is Christmas time and we anticipate guests to come over I like having a variety of choices on the buffet table.

Also when I Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange this is something that typically people haven’t tried, and enjoy. I mean the old classics are great but a few of a bunch of different flavors are way more fun to try during the holiday seasons. Right??!!

For both of these versions you ONLY want to combine the wet and dry until it is integrated, NO longer. Roll out to 1/2″ thick, use the same filling/topping, roll up and follow the temp. and timing below. If you want to know How to Make Biscuits From Scratch use the ingredients below to make the dough.

Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cookie Ingredients

• Butter softened
• 1 egg
• Powdered sugar
• 3/4 tsp vanilla
• All purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch salt

Bisquick Cinnamon Swirl Cookies Ingredients

1. 4 cups Bisquick
2. 1 cup sour cream
3. 1 cup 7up soda
4. 1/2 cup melted butter

Filling

• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp brown sugar

If you have ever had this store-bought packaged snack in the granola bar section you understand the texture too. Very similar and kinda’ a copycat version of those, or our Bisquick Scones. Tip – use a sharp sharp knife to slice these so the tops come out pretty and you can see the swirls.

How to Make Copycat Belvita Biscuits

• Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together. Add egg and vanilla, whisk together.
• In another bowl combine dry ingredients.
• Slowly incorporate into butter mixture by hand until you make a dough, do not overmix.
• Very lightly flour a cutting board and roll dough out into a 1/2″ thickness.
• Brush top with melted butter, sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar mixture ingredients all the way across and roll up.
• Set into the fridge for 1 hour to firm up.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice roll of rolled dough with a sharp knife into 1/2″ pieces and set on baking sheet flat like you would do with homemade sweet rolls.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool on sheet.

If you would rather make these so a soft dough forms vs. crispy like here it all has to do with the baking time. We will go over that below with the nutrition facts, total fat and total carbohydrates in the card itself once you jump to recipe below.

Frosting

Enjoy as is or with a dollop of our butter cream cheese frosting on top. Royal icing is also a versatile and traditional choice for decorating cookies. It dries to a smooth, hard finish, making it ideal for intricate designs and flooding cookies. To make combine powdered sugar, meringue powder or egg whites, and water. Adjust the consistency with additional water or powdered sugar as needed.

Simple Powdered Sugar Glaze

This basic glaze is easy to make and can be flavored or colored as desired. Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or water until you reach your preferred consistency. Add vanilla or almond extract for flavor, and food coloring for color if desired.

A glossy chocolate ganache adds richness to your goodies. To make ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and allow it to cool slightly before using. A tangy lemon glaze pairs wonderfully too. Mix powdered sugar with freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest until you achieve a pourable consistency. Adjust with more sugar or lemon juice as needed.

with coffee

A coffee frosting or glaze is great for coffee-flavored or spiced baked goods. Dissolve instant coffee or espresso powder in a small amount of hot water. Combine it with powdered sugar and vanilla extract for a coffee-flavored glaze.

How Long to Bake Crunchy Cinnamon Cookies

Now let’s talk about How Long to Bake Cookies so they come out the consistency you want them to. We share to bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Now if you wanted more of a tender biscuit baking would need to be less, but keep a close eye on them. 1 minute will be the difference between a crunch and a sinking in with your teeth.

First thing you can do is to use a larger biscuit cutter, the larger the longer the timing and more likely they will stay tender. Second, decrease the time to closer to 8 minutes until the very center is no longer wet and outsides are beginning to crack. Remove and allow to cool on the baking sheet. Glaze options are;

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