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Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Indulge in warm, soft cookies that emulate the flavors of a cinnamon roll, offering a delightful buttery richness and cinnamon sugar swirl.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened For the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • a 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup of packed brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened but cool) and 1⅓ cups of granulated sugar. Mix until smooth!
  3. Add in 1¾ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and 1 large egg yolk. Blend them into the mixture.
  4. Gradually mix in 2¾ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gently fold in your cinnamon-sugar mixture from step one into the dough.
  6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then scoop and roll into balls.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just golden.

Notes

For best texture, ensure butter is softened but cool. Don't skip the chilling step to maintain the chewy center. Experiment with chopped nuts or dried fruit for added variety, and consider plant-based substitutes for a vegan version.