Description
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookies and the warm flavors of classic cinnamon rolls. With a sweet cinnamon filling and a drizzle of creamy icing, these treats bring comfort and joy to any gathering or cozy afternoon. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or dessert, each bite is a nostalgic reminder of home. Easy to prepare, this recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time, making it perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about half an inch thick.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before rolling it up tightly.
- Slice into rounds about half an inch thick and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg