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Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Snickerdoodles: The Ultimate Holiday Treat

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Warm aromas of cinnamon and sugar dance through the air, swirling with a promise of sweet indulgence. Picture the scene: it's a cozy kitchen, bathed in golden light, where laughter intertwines with the delightful scent of freshly baked treats. Amidst the joyful chaos of the holiday season, there's a magic in the air—a magic found in the creation of Cinnamon Roll Snickerdoodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Cinnamon Roll Filling
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
For Rolling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. To make the snickerdoodles, add the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar to a stand mixer and beat until creamy and light.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time until incorporated.
  4. Add in the vanilla.
  5. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. To make the cinnamon roll filling, beat together all the filling ingredients until combined.
  7. Scoop out a 3 tbsp sized ball of dough, make a well in the center, and add in 1 tsp of cinnamon roll filling. Make sure to cover the filling completely and roll the dough in your hands to seal the edges.
  8. In a small bowl, combine the rolling ingredients by whisking.
  9. Cover the dough ball in the rolling mixture and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are firm.
  11. Make the icing while the cookies cool on a baking rack. Cream together the ingredients for the cinnamon roll filling in a small bowl.
  12. After the cookies are cool, drizzle the icing on top and serve!

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