Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, with a sweet cinnamon filling and optional vanilla icing. Perfect for holiday platters or gifting!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Icing (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Rolling and Filling: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon. Gently roll the dough into a log (like cinnamon rolls), wrap in plastic, and chill again for 30 minutes. Repeat with second dough half.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice each chilled log into 1/2-inch thick cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Icing (optional): For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key for clean spiral slices.
- These cookies are great for gifting or holiday platters.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
