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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Cute easy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing will satisfy your cinnamon roll cravings! Great for dunking in coffee!

Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 60 cookies
Calories: 91 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter , (1 1/2 sticks) softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
  • 6 tablespoons butter , softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese , softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

To Make the Cookie Dough:
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  1. Cream the 3/4 cup butter, sugar and powdered sugar until it is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder and salt until just combined.
  4. Press down into a bowl and top with saran wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
To Assemble the Cookies:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut dough into four pieces.
  3. Roll out the first piece into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over it, then add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar, and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Roll it up, like you would a cinnamon roll.
  6. Using a thread, cut the cookies into 3/4 inch discs by pulling the thread under the log and crossing it and pulling tight like you were going to tie a shoe. Place the sliced cookies onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 7-9 minutes, you want these cookies to stay blond, no browning.
To Make the Glaze:
  1. Mix the glaze ingredients, pour into a ziploc bag.
  2. Snip a tiny bit off one edge of the bag and pipe a zig zag pattern on the cookies.
  3. Let the icing dry.

Notes

  • Adapted from Mel's Cafe
  • Mel's Cafe

Nutrition Information

Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 60cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91

% Daily Value*

Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.