Description

Soft cinnamon roll sugar cookies that capture the warm, cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls in an easy-to-make sugar cookie with a perfect cinnamon sugar swirl.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (345g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250g)
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed (25g)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8g)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (40g) for cinnamon sugar swirl
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (16g) for cinnamon sugar swirl

Instructions

Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough chills, whisk together 2 tablespoons cinnamon and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl for the cinnamon sugar swirl.
Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick (approximately 9×12 inches).
Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the rolled-out dough and gently press it in with a rolling pin.
Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long side into a log.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds.
Place the cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Optional: Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons milk and drizzle over cooled cookies for a simple glaze.

Notes

Chill the dough before rolling to make it easier to handle and to help cookies hold their shape. Roll the dough tightly to keep the cinnamon sugar swirl defined. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor. Cookies can be frozen either as dough slices or baked cookies. Warm cookies briefly to revive softness. Optional glaze adds extra sweetness and moisture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 90
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 22
Protein: 2

Keywords: cinnamon roll sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, cinnamon swirl cookies, easy homemade cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies