Description
These soft, bakery-style sugar cookies are swirled with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar filling for the perfect holiday-inspired treat.
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Filling:
Softened unsalted butter
Brown sugar
All-purpose flour
Ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
For the Sugar Cookie Dough:
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Instructions
Make Cinnamon Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Freeze until firm.
Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt to form dough.
Assemble Dough: Press half the cookie dough into the bottom of the mixing bowl. Scatter chilled cinnamon filling over it. Top with remaining dough and more cinnamon filling.
Create Swirls: Gently fold the dough with a spatula to swirl cinnamon throughout—don’t overmix.
Portion & Chill: Scoop into 2-tablespoon dough balls. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
Shape: Use a round cookie cutter or glass to gently reshape cookies right after baking for a clean look.
Notes
Add a simple powdered sugar glaze after cooling for extra sweetness.
Optional add-ins: chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or mini chocolate chips.
Enhance flavor with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom.
Don’t overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
