To make Cinnabon Chocolate Chip Cookies, start by preparing the cookie dough. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out each log of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough into an 8 x 8-inch square. Next, cut the dough into 2-inch squares, making 16 squares per log. Place these squares in the freezer to chill.
Next, prepare the cinnamon roll dough. Shape the dough into a 16-inch log and slice it into 16 one-inch pieces. Chill the pieces on a pan until they are firm. This step ensures the dough is easy to handle when assembling the cookies.
Now, remove the cookie dough squares from the freezer. Place a piece of cinnamon roll dough on top of each cookie dough square. Then, cover with another cookie dough square to form a “sandwich.” Pinch the edges to enclose the cinnamon dough inside. Roll these “sandwiches” into balls, making sure the cinnamon dough stays inside.
For baking, place four cookies per baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Flatten the dough balls to about 3/4-inch thick. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a rack.
Optionally, you can drizzle the cookies with a cinnamon bun glaze for extra sweetness. These steps will help you create delicious Cinnabon Chocolate Chip Cookies with a gooey cinnamon roll center. Enjoy your homemade treat!