Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
These soft and chewy cinnamon roll sugar cookies are a fun twist on a breakfast classic with swirls of cinnamon sugar and sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see note)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Start by creaming softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine: Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill the dough: Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll to ¼ inch thickness.
- Prepare cinnamon filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread it evenly over the dough.
- Form the cookies: Carefully roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch rounds.
- Slice and bake: Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on a wire rack and savor their chewy perfection.