Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the soft, buttery texture of classic sugar cookies with a sweet cinnamon swirl reminiscent of cinnamon rolls, finished with a delicate powdered sugar glaze. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful cinnamon twist in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough is combined without overmixing.
- Form Cookie Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Create Indentations & Fill: Using the back of a spoon or your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball and fill each with the cinnamon swirl mixture to add that signature flavor.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden around the edges, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
- Make and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to form a smooth glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled cookies to add sweetness and a beautiful finish.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the cinnamon to 1 tablespoon in the swirl mixture.
- If dough feels too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before rolling into balls.
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts to the cinnamon swirl for added texture and flavor.
