Description
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the soft, chewy texture of sugar cookies with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. Each bite is a delightful indulgence, topped with a creamy icing that melts in your mouth. Whether for a festive gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are guaranteed to impress and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg