Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

 

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

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, divided into six 2 tablespoon sections

1 1/2 Cups packed light brown sugar, divided into 1/4 Cups

1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided

Frosting

8 oz softened cream cheese

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

2-4 Tablespoons milk, to thin icing

Directions

1.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.

2. In 2 batches, place in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours for best results.

3. Once chilled, cut each disc into thirds and place on a Silpat or parchment paper. Roll into a 1/8 inch thick oval, 10 x 6 inches inches.

4. Spread each rolled pieces of dough with 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon. Start rolling from the long end closest to you, rolling the dough into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch pieces of dough then placing onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.

4. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until softened and smooth, and then add powdered sugar and milk until it looks like frosting. Frost cookies then place in refrigerator until ready to serve.