Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the soft, chewy texture of sugar cookies with a delightful cinnamon swirl and a sweet glaze that brings the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into cookie form. They’re perfect for anyone who loves cinnamon and the comfort of a homemade treat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar together.
- Roll the cookie dough into tablespoon-sized balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over each cookie, pressing it slightly into the dough.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Variation ideas: Add nuts (walnuts or pecans), use a cream cheese glaze, or spice up the cookies with ground ginger or nutmeg.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and a non-dairy milk substitute for the glaze.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer storage. To reheat, microwave or warm in the oven at low temperature.
Freeze the cookie dough in balls for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg