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Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, cold
- 1 cup (135 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to create the filling.
- Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon for the topping.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, then add egg yolks and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet mixture to form a dough.
- Fold the cinnamon roll filling into thirds of the dough.
- Roll into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, and bake for 8 ½ to 10 minutes.
- Prepare cream cheese icing and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best texture.
Avoid over-mixing when folding in the cinnamon filling for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25