Description
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the sweet, warm flavors of cinnamon rolls with the delightful crispness of sugar cookies. These easy-to-make cookies feature a soft, buttery dough infused with cinnamon and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mix, perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup cinnamon-sugar mix (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the cookie dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until the ingredients are well combined for moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then coat each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to enhance the cinnamon flavor and add a sweet crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are cooked through while remaining soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents breakage and allows final setting.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top just before baking.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen after baking for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
