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Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy, these cinnamon roll sugar cookies combine the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • cup packed brown sugar
  • tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt
Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but cool
  • 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons flour, 2½ teaspoons cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well blended.
  2. In a larger bowl, cream together 1 cup softened but cool unsalted butter and 1⅓ cups granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Stir in 1¾ teaspoons vanilla, the large egg, and large egg yolk until perfectly mixed.
  4. In another bowl, combine 2¾ cups flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Form rounded teaspoons of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. To enjoy, reheat in the microwave for a few seconds.