Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Indulge in the delightful charm of Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat. These cookies combine the beloved flavors of a classic cinnamon roll with the soft, buttery texture of sugar cookies. Each bite offers a heavenly swirl of rich cinnamon filling topped with a sweet glaze, making them perfect for celebrations or a cozy afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 20 servings 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 (for filling)
- â…“ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon (for filling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine this dry mix with the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick between two sheets of parchment paper.
- For the filling, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined; spread evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Carefully roll up the dough into a log shape. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into rounds about ¼-inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; drizzle over cooled cookies before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg