CINNAMON ROLL SUGAR COOKIES
Soft, perfectly sweet cinnamon roll sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting!
INGREDIENTS
cookies
¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
filling
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
glaze
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1-2 tablespoons milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- For the cookies, in a large bowl cream together the ¾ cup butter and granulated sugar and powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add one cup flour, baking powder and salt. Mix. Add remaining flour and mix just until flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft. Flatten the dough into a thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- For the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Separate the dough into two pieces working with one half at a time, roll it out to about ¼-inch thick and about 15-inches by 4-inches (doesn't have to be exact). Spread 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ of the cinnamon sugar mixture and lightly press the sugar mixture into the buttered surface of the dough. Starting with one long edge, roll the dough into a tight log.
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