Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat are a delightful fusion of your favorite cinnamon roll flavors and the soft texture of sugar cookies. These irresistible cookies, topped with a sweet glaze, are ideal for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to quiet afternoons at home. Each bite brings warmth and joy, making them a beloved choice for cinnamon lovers everywhere. Easy to make and customizable, they can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or paired with your favorite warm beverage. Indulge in these buttery delights that are sure to bring smiles!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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 cinnamon filling)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for cinnamon filling)
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon 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 fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough between parchment paper into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling; spread over rolled 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 dough into rounds about ¼-inch thick and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg