Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining the mouthwatering flavors of cinnamon rolls with the soft and buttery texture of sugar cookies. Perfect for any occasion—from casual snacks to festive gatherings—these cookies are guaranteed to impress. Each bite delivers a rich cinnamon filling, topped with a sweet glaze that adds an irresistible finish. With their unique flavor profile and melt-in-your-mouth quality, these cookies will quickly become your go-to dessert for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 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 (for filling)
- ⅓ 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 until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together; gradually add to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Roll dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick between parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling; spread over dough.
- Roll dough into a log shape; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled log into rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg