Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the warm, spiced sweetness of a cinnamon roll with the soft, chewy texture of a classic sugar cookie. Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Sugar Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool to the touch
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the cinnamon sugar filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth, then place the mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, mixing until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Layer the dough with the cinnamon swirl: Remove half of the cookie dough from the mixing bowl. Spread the remaining dough across the bottom of the bowl. Take the chilled cinnamon mixture from the freezer and break it into small pieces. Scatter half of these cinnamon bits over the dough. Place the reserved dough on top in an even layer and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Create the cinnamon swirl effect: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the dough just two times, lifting from the bottom and folding over. Lightly stir once or twice, just enough to create visible cinnamon swirls. Avoid overmixing to maintain defined layers.
- Scoop and chill the dough balls: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into even balls. Place them on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the chilled dough balls a couple of inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Shape the cookies while warm: If the cookies spread unevenly, immediately use a round cookie cutter or an upside-down glass to swirl around them, reshaping them into perfect circles. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a creamier cinnamon roll flavor, drizzle the cookies with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cookie dough.
Make sure to use room-temperature butter for a smooth dough texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 48mg