Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat are a delightful fusion of soft, buttery sugar cookies and the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. Each bite offers a gooey cinnamon filling swirled within a tender cookie base, topped with a sweet glaze that adds an irresistible finishing touch. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday parties. Simple to make and fun to customize, they provide a unique twist on traditional cookie recipes that will leave everyone asking 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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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick between two sheets of parchment paper.
- For the filling, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into rounds approximately ¼-inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; drizzle over cooled cookies before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg