Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

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Introduction

Is there anything better than the comforting scent of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen? These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies bring together the best of two beloved treats—cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies—into one delightful creation. Perfect for sharing with friends, enjoying with a cup of coffee, or indulging in a sweet moment of self-care, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed 🍂
• 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
• 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 🌟
• Pinch of salt 🧂

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool to the touch 🧈
• 1⅓ cups granulated sugar 🍬
• 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 🌼
• 1 large egg 🥚
• 1 large egg yolk 🥚
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour 🌾 (see note)
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder 🥄
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch 🌽
• ¼ teaspoon salt 🧂

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with racks near the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 🔥

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 2️⃣ In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt using a rubber spatula or fork. Once well combined, place the mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you prepare the cookie dough. ❄️

Cookies:

• 3️⃣ Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, and continue to beat until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. 🍥
• 4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 🥄

Layering the Dough:

• 5️⃣ Divide the dough in half. Spread one half of the dough evenly across the bottom of the mixing bowl. 🍪
• 6️⃣ Remove the cinnamon mixture from the freezer. Using two spoons, scoop small pieces (about a teaspoon each) of the cinnamon mixture and place them evenly over the dough in the mixing bowl. 🍨
• 7️⃣ Take the reserved half of the cookie dough and spread or press it over the cinnamon mixture layer. ✋
• 8️⃣ Add the remaining cinnamon mixture on top of the second layer of dough, ensuring even distribution. 🍪

Baking the Cookies:

• 9️⃣ Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. 🍪
• 🔟 Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🌬️

Conclusion

There you have it—delicious Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies that are a perfect blend of buttery, sugary goodness with a warm cinnamon swirl. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them in an airtight container for later. These cookies are not only easy to make but also bring a touch of comfort and joy to any day.

Happy baking! 🍪❤️

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

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• Author: Dulcia

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Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 🧈
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed 🍂
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 🌟
Pinch of salt 🧂
Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool to the touch 🧈
1⅓ cups granulated sugar 🍬
1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 🌼
1 large egg 🥚
1 large egg yolk 🥚
2¾ cups all-purpose flour 🌾 (see note)
¾ teaspoon baking powder 🥄
1 teaspoon cornstarch 🌽
¼ teaspoon salt 🧂

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Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with racks near the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 🔥

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

2️⃣ Mix together all the filling ingredients (using a small rubber spatula or fork) until well combined. Place the mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you prepare the cookie dough. ❄️

Cookies:

3️⃣ Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, and beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. 🍥

4️⃣ In a separate bowl, combine the flour (see note), baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until combined. 🥄

5️⃣ Remove half of the dough from the mixing bowl and spread the remaining dough out across the bottom of the mixing bowl. 🍪

6️⃣ Remove the cinnamon mixture from the freezer and use two spoons to scoop small pieces (about a teaspoon each) of the cinnamon mixture and place them all over the dough in the mixing bowl. 🍨

7️⃣ Once you have used half of the cinnamon mixture, get the cookie dough that you set aside, and spread or press it with your fingers into a somewhat even layer on top of the cinnamon and dough in the mixing bowl. ✋

8️⃣ Proceed to add the remaining cinnamon mixture (in small pieces) all over the top of that layer of dough. Your bowl should now have two layers of cookie dough, each layer topped with cinnamon sugar bits. 🍪

9️⃣ Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 🍪

🔟 Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🌬️

Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies! 🍪❤️