Description
Fresh cinnamon roll sugar cookies bring the warmth of a classic bakery treat right to your cookie plate. Swirled with cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting, these sweet bites deliver all the comfort of a morning pastry in one delightful cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (650 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Finishing/Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (67 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk 2 ¾ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until perfectly blended and no lumps remain.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until completely incorporated into the butter mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Dust clean surface with flour and roll dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle approximately ¼-inch thick, maintaining even edges.
- Combine ¼ cup melted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly across dough, leaving ½-inch border.
- Carefully roll dough from the longer side into a tight log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled log into ½-inch rounds using a sharp knife. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth glaze forms.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack and drizzle with icing using spoon or piping bag. Allow icing to set for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticking and make handling easier.
- Use softened butter at room temperature for the most smooth and creamy frosting consistency.
- When swirling the cinnamon sugar mixture into the cookie dough, work quickly to keep the layers distinct and prevent over-mixing.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which will maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg