Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies combine the flavors of cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies, creating irresistible treats that are quick to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
Cookie Dough
- 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
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix together the 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons flour, 2½ teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well blended.
- In a larger bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened but cool unsalted butter and 1⅓ cups of granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in 1¾ teaspoons of vanilla, 1 large egg, and 1 large egg yolk until perfectly mixed.
- In another bowl, combine 2¾ cups of flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Form rounded teaspoons of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Baking
- Place the rolled dough balls on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Notes
For an extra delightful crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or pecans. After baking, let the cookies rest for a couple of minutes before enjoying. They can be served warm or topped with a drizzle of glaze.