Description

Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies deliver the ultimate cozy bite: a buttery sugar cookie base swirled with cinnamon, glazed to shine, and baked until edges are lightly golden. This 12-minute-inspired treat captures the warm aroma of cinnamon rolls in a portable form—perfect for quick weeknight indulgence, gatherings, or a comforting coffee companion. Tender centers meet a chewy bite with a sweet cinnamon swirl in every bite. Simple to make and party-ready.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the cinnamon swirl:

2 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into balls, then flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Brush tops lightly with melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture to create a swirl pattern.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For a deeper swirl, press the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the dough before baking.
Do not overbake; cookies will continue firming as they cool.
Warm cookies taste best with the glaze drizzled on fresh out of the oven.
Make ahead: refrigerate dough for 1 hour or freeze for longer.
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days; freeze for 1 month.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx.)
Calories: approx. 140 per cookie
Sugar: approx. 11 g
Sodium: approx. 25 mg
Fat: approx. 7 g
Saturated Fat: approx. 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: approx. 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: approx. 18 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: approx. 2 g
Cholesterol: approx. 20 mg

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