Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon sugar filling with a tender, buttery cookie base. Perfectly soft, sweet, and chewy, these cookies capture the essence of cinnamon rolls in a handheld treat ideal for dessert or snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but cool
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the cooled but softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the pure vanilla extract, large egg, and egg yolk until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Assemble the Cookies: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle approximately ¼-inch thick. Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar filling over the dough. Starting with the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Chill the dough log in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up and make slicing easier.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough log into even rounds about ½ inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still soft and chewy in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy the soft, cinnamon-scented treats.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter for the cookie dough is softened but still cool to maintain the dough consistency.
- Chilling the rolled dough log before slicing helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
Keywords: cinnamon roll cookies, sugar cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, cinnamon sugar filling
