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Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies that combine the chewy texture of sugar cookies with the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened but cool)
  • 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened but cool) with 1⅓ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in 1¾ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and 1 large egg yolk. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, combine 2¾ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Spread the cinnamon mixture prepared earlier evenly over the cookie dough, roll up tightly, and slice into rounds.
  6. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake in a preheated oven until lightly golden.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding nutmeg or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cinnamon, cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats