Cinnamon rolls take too long. Coffee alone isn’t enough. Coffee-Cinnamon Roll Cookies are the solution to both problems. These soft, swirled treats combine bold espresso, warm cinnamon, and sweet vanilla glaze in every bite. They deliver the best parts of a cinnamon roll—without the yeast drama. The dough is buttery, the filling is rich, and the caffeine kick is undeniable. Breakfast? Dessert? Midnight snack? You decide. They’re dangerously addictive, deceptively easy, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like a bakery. If you can resist eating them straight from the oven, you deserve an award.
Coffee-Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Flaky, coffee-infused cookies with a gooey cinnamon swirl and a vanilla glaze. Basically, cinnamon rolls got a caffeine boost and shrank for convenience.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour structure
- ½ tsp baking powder slight lift
- ¼ tsp salt balances flavors
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder caffeine boost
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (buttery texture)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar sweetness
- 1 large egg holds it together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract depth of flavor
- 2 tbsp milk moisture
Filling:
- ¼ cup brown sugar caramel notes
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon warmth
- 2 tbsp butter melted (richness)
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar classic topping
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee extra coffee kick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle on a floured surface.
- Brush melted butter over the dough.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
- Roll dough tightly into a log, then slice into ½-inch rounds.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on a rack while you prepare the glaze.
- Whisk powdered sugar with brewed coffee until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
- Let the glaze set—or don’t, and eat immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: ~140
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling for easier slicing.
- Swap espresso powder with chai spice for a different twist.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the glaze for a salty-sweet contrast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, but good luck having leftovers.
