Description
Cinnamon roll sugar cookies blend classic cookie comfort with swirled bakery magic. Sweet spirals of warmth invite you to savor each delightful bite, promising a delectable twist on traditional treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Cinnamon Filling:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel, thoroughly whisking to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer to achieve a light and airy texture, continuing to beat for approximately two minutes.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter mixture, blending until ingredients are perfectly integrated.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, gently mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Stop stirring as soon as ingredients are combined to prevent tough cookies.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar swirl by sprinkling a mixture of ground cinnamon and additional sugar across the cookie dough surface, using a gentle folding technique to create marbled patterns.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve cookie texture.
- Preheat oven to the specified temperature and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop chilled dough using a cookie scoop, placing portions approximately two inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake until cookie edges turn golden brown, watching carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional: Drizzle with vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting for additional sweetness and decorative finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Swap almond extract with extra vanilla if nut allergies are a concern or prefer pure vanilla flavor.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even cookie browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg