Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Simple and delicious cookies with hearty oats, cinnamon and the perfect icing drizzle. This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies recipe is a fun way to start the day. Simple ingredients and done from start to finish in 30 minutes!

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I don't know about you, but any time a cookie is involved I am soooo in. Surely I am not the only one.

This Breakfast Cookies recipe is a fun way to shake up breakfast. An oat filled cookie with a perfect hint of cinnamon--and a 100 times easier to make than an actual cinnamon roll. Sweet cinnamon goodness that whips up in no time. (Trust me, I am NOT saying these would ever replace an actual cinnamon roll though. EVER.)

These cookies mean a grab and go, ready when you are kind of breakfast. And let's be real--there is no rule that says you have to have these just for breakfast. These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a perfect snack as well.

What you need to make these cookies:

  • I prefer maple syrup as my sweetener in these Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies. You could use honey or another liquid sweetener if you prefer.
  • Quick Oats: I have made these with rolled oats as well. I prefer the quick oats much more over the rolled. The texture is smoother and I find they form better overall.
  • Flour: I decided to use white whole wheat flour in this recipe. It has a lighter, almost sweeter flavor than regular whole wheat flour. If you don't have either, all purpose flour should work great as well.
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How to make this breakfast cookies recipe:

The beauty is that these are as simple as stir and scoop. No mixer needed! Certainly a nice change from your typical cookie recipe.

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  • Whisk together egg and melted butter until fully incorporated. (steps 1 and 2)
  • Add in vanilla, maple and oil. Whisk to fully combine. (steps 3 and 4)
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  • Whisk together oats, flour, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. Make sure to stir well to evenly disperse the baking powder especially. (steps 5 and 6)
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet and stir well to incorporate. If the batter seems too thin, you can add some more quick oats to make them more sturdy. The batter should be easily scooped onto a pan and hold up well. (steps 7 and 8)
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  • Scoop the cookies onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and gently press to flatten slightly. These cookies don't really spread at all. If you don't flatten them, they will be a touch more cakey than if you flatten them. (see pics above)
  • Bake for about 8-9 minutes and then allow to cool completely before adding icing drizzle.

Notes:

  • If you don't want a super sugary icing, I have used plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup and a little bit of milk to thin it out. Drizzle on top just as you would the regular icing. For this version, I typically don't ice until serving or I just store them in the fridge.
  • Do not over bake these. Trust me! It is better to take them out too early than too late. They will be super dry and nobody wants that!
  • Feel free to add in raisins, nuts, chocolate chips or any other delicious add ins! This breakfast cookies recipe has a lot of options to switch it up and add in plenty of extra goodness!
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Try these other simple breakfast recipes:

  • Simple Honey Biscuits
  • Cinnamon Roll Baked French Toast
  • Banana Nut Breakfast Cookies
  • Blueberry Flax Pancakes
  • Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
  • Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Donuts

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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies

Simple and delicious cookies with hearty oats, cinnamon and the perfect icing drizzle. This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies recipe is a fun way to start the day. Simple ingredients and done from start to finish in 30 minutes!

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Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 11 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 18 cookies

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Lorie Yarro

Ingredients

Icing Drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk butter, egg and vanilla. Stir in maple and oil.

  • In another bowl, mix oats, flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.

  • Add dry ingredients into wet and mix to combine.

  • Spoon onto parchment lined baking sheet and gently press them as they will not spread much at all. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

  • For best results, add drizzle when cookies are cool. Whisk ingredients together and add to a small plastic bag. Cut small slit and then drizzle each cookie.

Notes

  • If you don't want a super sugary icing, I have used plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup and a little bit of milk to thin it out. Drizzle on top just as you would the regular icing. For this version, I typically don't ice until serving or I just store them in the fridge.
  • Do not over bake these. Trust me! It is better to take them out too early than too late. They will be super dry and nobody wants that!
  • Feel free to add in raisins, nuts, chocolate chips or any other delicious add ins! This breakfast cookies recipe has a lot of options to switch it up and add in plenty of extra goodness!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Jessica says

    Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies Recipe (9)
    These are delicious and so fast and easy to whip up in the morning! All of my picky eaters gobbled them up. They remind me of oatmeal creme pies!

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    • Lorie says

      Yes! Those were my favorite growing up!!

      Reply

  2. Kitty says

    Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies Recipe (10)
    Awesome everyone loves them

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    • Lorie says

      Yay! So happy to hear this!

      Reply

  3. Tiffany says

    How long can these be stored? Do they need to be refrigerated?

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    • Lorie says

      Hi! You do not need to refrigerate them. They typically last at room temperature 3-4 days sealed airtight. They will keep in the fridge a couple days longer. Hope that helps!

      Reply

  4. Autumn says

    Are these freezable?

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    • Lorie says

      Hi! I have frozen them before. I find them to be a touch dry when thawed but the flavor is still great. Just dip them in milk maybe??

      Reply

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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are cinnamon rolls good for breakfast? ›

Cinnamon rolls are the best way to eat dessert for breakfast. These sticky-sweet pastries are full of cinnamon and sugar, covered in icing, and best served warm.

What to serve with cinnamon rolls for breakfast? ›

The best side dishes to serve with cinnamon rolls are almond milk yogurt, fondue, chocolate mousse, hot chocolate, peach cobbler, apple crisp, scrambled egg, pumpkin spice latte, fresh fruits, saffron rice, green beans casserole, caramel ice cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel corn, eggnog, and strawberry yogurt.

Can cookies be breakfast? ›

Cookies for breakfast is perfectly acceptable around here and this recipe for Thick & Chewy Trail Mix Breakfast Cookies makes it easy to do that! They are a healthy on-the-go breakfast option loaded with nutritious ingredients and sweetened with brown sugar and honey (they're still a cookie after all).

Is cinnamon rolls good for diabetes? ›

Sadly, a typical "mall" cinnamon roll is not the most diabetes friendly. For example, a classic Cinnabon cinnamon roll contains more than 800 calories, 129 grams of carbs and 59 grams of added sugar. Sometimes homemade cinnamon rolls can have similar nutrition profiles.

What is on a breakfast roll? ›

A breakfast roll typically consists of a bread roll or baguette containing one or more fillings such as sausages, bacon, white or black pudding, butter, mushrooms, tomatoes and tomato sauce or brown sauce. In some cases a hash brown or fried egg may be added; these fillings vary between cooks and restaurants.

Why do you pour milk over cinnamon rolls? ›

Julie Clark, the blogger behind the website, notes that after years of research, she discovered that the key to getting perfectly gooey rolls is to “pour heavy cream over the cinnamon buns before baking. THIS is the secret ingredient and what makes the rolls rich and gooey.”

How many people eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast? ›

This statistic shows the types of breakfast pastries eaten most often in the United States in 2020. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 67.46 million Americans consumed cinnamon rolls in 2020.

What is the difference between a morning bun and a cinnamon roll? ›

What's the difference between a morning bun and a cinnamon roll? Well, we'll tell you… Morning buns are made with croissant dough that's light, flaky, and extremely buttery, rather than a chewier, more bread-like dough.

Is it OK to eat cookies before bed? ›

If you're going to have a bedtime snack or late dinner before bed, try and steer clear of sweets and junk food. High-calorie foods, especially those that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats, aren't great before bed. For example, when you swear you're just going to have one Oreo but end up eating a whole row.

Are cookies good before bed? ›

Potato chips, cookies, crackers and candy are often go-to evening snacks. These foods tend to be high in sugar and carbs, which might boost your blood sugar and make it hard to sleep, said Benjamin Bikman, a metabolic scientist and co-founder of HLTH Code.

What country eats cookies for breakfast? ›

They are indulgence in Italy. They are the way a license to break the rules, the feeling of briefly being somewhere else. Eating cookies for breakfast is a reminder that everything can be strange and new again—and that the order of things can, and should, sometimes be reversed.

How many calories are in a breakfast cinnamon roll? ›

Nutrition Facts
1 Cinnamon Roll (71g) Serving size
Amount per serving Calories 250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g9%
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Are cinnamon rolls high in carbs? ›

Cinnamon Roll (1 small) contains 21.2g total carbs, 20.4g net carbs, 6.4g fat, 1.9g protein, and 149 calories.

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