Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat, merging the soft texture of sugar cookies with a delightful cinnamon swirl that evokes the warmth of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls. Topped with a sweet glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from casual afternoons to festive gatherings. Their irresistible combination of flavors and textures will satisfy every cinnamon lover’s cravings. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they yield 20-24 cookies—ideal for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 20 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 filling)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon (for 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. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Roll dough into a rectangle between parchment paper.
- For the filling, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread over the rolled dough.
- Roll into a log shape and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled log into rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and allow cooling on wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <15mg