June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cookies/cinnamon-bun-cookies-9592
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 30 minutes
- Servings 18
Ingredients
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic White Cake Mix
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1 stick unsalted butter, melted
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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6 ounces cream cheese
Nutrition Information
187 calories, 20g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step two
In a large bowl, stir cake mix with melted butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Divide dough evenly into two bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon into one of the two bowls.
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Step three
Fill a cookie scoop, or large spoon half full with cinnamon dough and fill the remaining half with the plain dough. Pinch and twist the dough together with your fingers to form a swirl. Flip the cookie dough ball upside down. Using thumbs, create a cavern to hide a tablespoon of cream cheese inside each, wrapping cookie dough edges around to seal entirely.
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Step four
Place dough rounds, seal side down, on the cookie sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly (they're AWESOME warm) or completely before digging in!
Tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month. Duncan Hines® Classic Yellow Cake Mix can be subtituted if needed.