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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
1 hr 25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookies:
  • ¾ cup butter softened to cool room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Filling:
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. For the cookies, in a large bowl, cream together the 3/4 cup butter and granulated and powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix. 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.
  2. Flatten the dough into a thick disk and cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. 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 or so. Gently 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 dough. Starting with one long edge, roll the dough into a tight log. Using a sharp knife (I found a serrated knife worked best), slice the dough into 1-inch pieces, making about 15 cookies per log. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on lined (with silpat or parchment) baking sheets. Repeat with the second half of the dough and the remaining butter and cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until set but not overbaked. Let the cookies cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the glaze by mixing together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until thick and smooth. You can do this with an electric mixer or use a blender. Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk. Continue adding milk, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is thick but pourable. Pour the glaze into the corner of a ziplic bag (placing the bag inside a large glass helps as you fill it). Snip off the tip of the corner and drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Cookie Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Cookie
Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

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