Description
Sweet cinnamon roll sugar cookies blend bakery nostalgia with classic cookie comfort. Delicate swirls of warm spice and sugary glaze invite you to savor a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (591 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tbsps ground cinnamon
- 4 oz (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 12 tbsps (180 ml) milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture with a light, airy texture.
- Creaming: Whip softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the combination becomes fluffy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Wet Ingredients: Blend egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter mixture, ensuring complete incorporation and a consistent, silky texture.
- Dough Formation: Gradually integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overworking the dough. Mix until a soft, pliable cookie dough forms that holds together without becoming tough.
- Cinnamon Swirl Technique: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, spreading a generous layer of cinnamon-sugar mixture across the entire surface. Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, creating distinctive swirl patterns throughout the cookie.
- Chilling: Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up, allowing the flavors to meld and the dough to become more manageable for slicing.
- Shaping: Remove the chilled dough, slice into uniform rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick. Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for slight spreading.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Finishing: Optional glaze can be drizzled over cooled cookies, creating a sweet, decorative finish that enhances the cinnamon roll-inspired flavor profile.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming, creating a fluffy texture that guarantees tender cookies.
- Avoid Overmixing Dough: Mix ingredients just until combined to prevent tough, dense cookies; stop stirring the moment dry ingredients disappear into the wet mixture.
- Chill Dough for Precision: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie edges during baking.
- Extract Flexibility: Experiment with different extracts like vanilla or almond to customize flavor profile, but keep measurements consistent for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 91 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg