Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Soft Sugar Cookies
Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Soft Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk, or more, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, portion out the dough. For each cookie, roll the dough into a log shape, then coil the log into a spiral to resemble a cinnamon roll. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Do not overbake. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a medium bowl if mixing by hand), combine the powdered sugar, 2 ounces of softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon a generous amount of glaze over each cookie, spreading it to cover the top. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 7 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Soft Sugar Cookies
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk, or more, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, portion out the dough. For each cookie, roll the dough into a log shape, then coil the log into a spiral to resemble a cinnamon roll. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Do not overbake. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a medium bowl if mixing by hand), combine the powdered sugar, 2 ounces of softened cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon a generous amount of glaze over each cookie, spreading it to cover the top. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 7 min