Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies with this easy-to-make recipe. These cinnamon roll sugar cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a soft, chewy cookie topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Prepare Filling: Roll out dough, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll into logs, chill, slice, and bake.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a neater spiral, trim dough edges before rolling.
- Add nutmeg to filling for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
