This recipe for sugar cookies with cinnamon rolls is simple to make and will make you look like a total rock star. You won’t believe how delicious these cookies are!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE COOKIES:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla
3 cups of flour
3 teaspoons of baking powder
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
FOR THE ICING:
4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons of butter, softened
2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1-2 teaspoons of milk or cream , as needed
additional cinnamon, to sprinkle
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and mix until a firm dough is formed. Cool for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment lined baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly by hand or with a drinking glass until it is 1/3-1/2 inches thick. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until bottom edges are lightly browned. Place on a cooling rack and let cool before glazing.
To make the glaze, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Beat until light and fluffy. Place the cooled cookies in a spiral shape and sprinkle with cinnamon.