Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies, combining the classic tastes of cinnamon and brown sugar swirls inside buttery sugar cookie dough, finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. Perfectly baked to a light golden edge and topped with a smooth glaze, these cookies bring the beloved essence of cinnamon rolls into an easy-to-make cookie form ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and seasoning. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl filling that mimics cinnamon roll flavors.
- Fill Cookies: Make an indentation in the center of each dough ball using the back of a spoon or thumb. Fill each indentation with the cinnamon swirl mixture carefully to keep it contained within the cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges, indicating doneness without overbaking.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
- Prepare and Add Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies to add sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
- The cinnamon swirl filling adds moisture and flavor inside the cookie, so be sure to fill evenly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
