Soft Chewy Cookies with a Cinnamon Roll Twist
These soft chewy cookies are infused with the delightful flavors of cinnamon rolls, topped with a sweet glaze for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- While cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm cookies and let it set before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the glaze to set before serving.