cinnamon roll sugar cookies
Enjoy these beauties after they’ve chilled in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Talk about heaven!
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prep time
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
Makes at least 6 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons softened butter, (slice 2 tablespoons 6 times totaling 12 tablespoons)
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar, divided into 1/4 cups
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
- FROSTING
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2- 4 tablespoons milk, to thin icing
How To Make cinnamon roll sugar cookies
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Step 1In an electric or stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well combined. Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.
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Step 2In 2 batches, place in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours for best results.
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Step 3Once chilled, cut each disc into thirds and roll into a 1/8 inch thick oval, about 12 inches X 5 inches. Spread each rolled pieces of dough with 2 Tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Step 4Start rolling from the long end closest to you, rolling into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch pieces of dough then placing onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Step 5Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
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Step 6To prepare frosting, beat the cream cheese until softened and smooth, slowly add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency. Frost cookies then place in refrigerator until ready to serve. These are 100 times better chilled, trust me!!
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