Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies, where the classic sugar cookie meets the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. These cookies feature a soft, buttery base with a delightful swirl of cinnamon sugar filling that makes each bite a heavenly experience. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet afternoon snack, their irresistible aroma and tender texture will have everyone reaching for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for dough)
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (for dough)
- 1 large egg
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder (for dough)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for dough)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for dough)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the filling; freeze for 10 minutes.
- Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light. Add vanilla extract, egg, and yolk; blend until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Layer half the dough in a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon filling pieces, top with remaining dough, and create swirls.
- Scoop two-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and chill for an additional 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg