Cinnamon Roll Cookies

20m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 365°F.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Stir until fully combined.
  3. 3Spoon the mixture onto a parchment-lined plate into marble-sized pieces. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to harden.
  4. 4In a stand mixer, beat 1 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5Add 2 eggs and 1 tbsp vanilla. Mix until just combined.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups AP flour, 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir until combined.
  7. 7On low speed, add the flour mixture to the mixer until just combined.
  8. 8Remove the cinnamon nuggets from the freezer and fold them into the batter.
  9. 9In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Stir.
  10. 10Scoop the dough using a large cookie scoop, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  11. 11Place cookies in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  12. 12Use a spoon to push the edges up, then use a small round bowl to shape the cookies.
  13. 13Sprinkle on the remaining cinnamon sugar if needed.
  14. 14For the icing: sift 1 cup powdered sugar into a small bowl, add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 2-3 tbsp milk, stir until smooth and glossy.
  15. 15Drizzle the icing over the cookies.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2.75 cups AP flour
  • 1.5 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

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