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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Soft Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies that combine the tenderness of sugar cookies with the flavors of cinnamon rolls.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Icing
  • 1 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.
  7. Roll out the cookie dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  8. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving edges clear.
  9. Tightly roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  10. After chilling, slice the dough into 1/4 inch thick circles and place on baking sheets.
  11. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool before whisking together icing ingredients and drizzling over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough properly for neat cuts and maintain tender texture in cookies.

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