Swirled Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Learn how to make soft cinnamon roll sugar cookies swirled with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling for an irresistible, bakery-style treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- spatula
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- oven
- wire rack
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the 1 1/2 cups of softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale yellow in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until the wet ingredients are fully combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft cookie dough forms and no streaks of flour remain.
- For the cinnamon sugar swirl, mix the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with the tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Drizzle the 1/4 cup of melted butter over the top of the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
- Use a spatula to gently fold and swirl the butter and cinnamon sugar into the dough just 3-4 times; do not over-mix, as you want distinct ribbons of cinnamon sugar.
- Drop 2-tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers appear set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not over-mix the cinnamon sugar swirl; you want distinct ribbons. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet to set.