Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with a cinnamon roll flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie Scoop
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
Cinnamon sugar filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1.5 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened but still cool to the touch
- 1.33 cups granulated sugar
- 1.75 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2.75 cups all purpose flour SEE NOTE
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F with racks near the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix together all ingredients for the filling until well combined. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, and beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and beat until combined.
- Layer half of the cookie dough in the mixing bowl, then add the cinnamon mixture, followed by the remaining dough on top. Fold gently to mix.
- Scoop the dough into two-tablespoon portions and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets a couple inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges brown and centers are slightly underdone.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
Notes
To properly measure flour, fluff the flour several times with your measuring cup. For shaping cookies, use a round glass to create a perfectly round shape right after baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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