Description
These cookies combine the soft texture of sugar cookies with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. They feature a tender cookie base and a delightful swirl of cinnamon-sugar filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Stir well.
- Roll out half of the cookie dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spread half of the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Carefully roll up the dough like a cinnamon roll.
- Slice the roll into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Repeat steps 6-9 with the remaining dough and filling.
- Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour.
- Chill the dough if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, sugar cookies, swirled cookies, cinnamon filling, soft cookies, holiday baking, sweet treats