Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
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4.7
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Description
This recipe creates a layered cinnamon sugar cookie resembling a cinnamon roll. The cookie dough is made by creaming softened butter with granulated and powdered sugars, then incorporating eggs and vanilla. Flour, baking powder, and salt are mixed in until just combined. The dough is chilled and then rolled into a rectangle, topped with a cinnamon and brown sugar filling spread over softened butter, then rolled tightly into a log. Slices are cut and baked to yield cookies with spiral cinnamon sugar layers.
After baking, the cookies are glazed with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, adding moisture and sweetness. The texture is tender and soft, with the cinnamon filling providing a sweet, spicy contrast inside each bite.
These cookies are perfect for a sweet snack or dessert that captures the essence of cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-handle cookie format. Chilling and proper rolling are crucial steps to maintain the structure and layers.
Prep time excludes chilling for at least one hour to achieve best results.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- For the cookies, in a large bowl cream together the 3/4 cup butter and granulated sugar and powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add one cup flour, baking powder and salt. Mix. Add remaining flour and mix just until flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft. Flatten the dough into a thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- For the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Separate the dough into two pieces working with one half at a time, roll it out to about 1/4-inch thick and about 15-inches by 4-inches (doesn't have to be exact). Spread 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the dough. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture and lightly press the sugar mixture into the buttered surface of the dough. Starting with one long edge, roll the dough into a tight log.
- Using a sharp knife (I like to use a pizza cutter) slice the dough into 1-inch pieces, making about 15 cookies per log. Place the cookies 2 inches apart (swirly-side-up/down) on very lightly greased baking sheets . Repeat with the second half of the dough and the remaining butter and cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until set but not overbaked (they should still be pale in color). Let the cookies cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing together the butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar until thick and smooth. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk. Continue adding milk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is thick but pourable. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Store chilled in airtight container
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least one hour before rolling out for easier handling and better texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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