Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the soft, buttery goodness of classic sugar cookies with the warm, spicy flavors of cinnamon rolls, creating a delightful treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Ideal for festive occasions or everyday indulgence, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until fully incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 12×8 inches in size and about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
- Form the Roll: Starting from the longer edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pieces and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Prepare the Icing (Optional): While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before serving these delightful cinnamon roll sugar cookies. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour.
- Do not overbake to maintain the soft texture of the cookies.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for similar moisture and tang.
- Adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts inside the cinnamon filling can add a nice crunch.
