Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a classic sugar cookie and the warm, comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll with these Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sugar cookie dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the cinnamon filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and chill the dough: Divide the dough in half, shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the cinnamon filling: On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough into a 9×12-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll the dough tightly into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice chilled dough logs into rounds and place on baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Glaze the cookies: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake 1–2 minutes longer.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
