Description
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, buttery cookies with a rich cinnamon filling, reminiscent of your favorite cinnamon rolls but in cookie form! These irresistible treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy night at home. The sweet glaze drizzled on top adds an extra touch of indulgence that will leave everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, baking these cookies is a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick) between two sheets of parchment paper.
- For the filling, combine melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled log into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chill the dough to maintain shape while baking. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits for added texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.