Description
These Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic cookie! They’re soft, chewy, and filled with a warm cinnamon swirl. Learn how to make this easy and flavorful cookie recipe!
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool to the touch
- 1 â…“ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) with racks near the center. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: Mix together all filling ingredients until well combined. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until combined.
- Layer the Dough and Filling: Remove half of the dough from the mixing bowl and spread the remaining dough across the bottom of the bowl. Remove the cinnamon mixture from the freezer and place small pieces all over the dough. Once you have used half of the cinnamon mixture, spread the remaining cookie dough on top, followed by the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
- Fold and Mix: Fold and mix the dough and cinnamon mixture just barely. Do two folds, followed by one or two stirs by hand with a spatula.
- Scoop and Freeze: Scoop the dough into two-tablespoon portions using a cookie scoop. Place the dough balls on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake: Place dough balls a couple of inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are beginning to brown and the center is still slightly underdone.
- Cool: Place baking sheets on wire racks and allow cookies to cool completely.