Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening.
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2 tablespoons butter, room temperature.
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1 egg, room temperature.
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1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature.
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/8 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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1/2 tablespoon cinnamon.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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2 oz cream cheese, room temperature.
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2 tablespoons butter, room temperature.
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1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
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2-3 teaspoons milk.
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Splash vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Cream together sugar, butter and shortening. Mix in egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine with sifted dry ingredients to form soft dough. Refrigerate 1+ hours.
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Roll cold dough into 12x9 rectangle on floured surface. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll into log and freeze 30 minutes.
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Slice 1-inch thick, press to tighten spirals. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, checking at 6 minutes for unraveling.
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Make cream cheese glaze and brush on warm cookies. Let set before storing between parchment paper.
# Notes:
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Dough must stay cold while working.
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Press cookies tight before baking.
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Glaze won't completely harden.