Irresistible Christmas Sugar Cookie Rolls Recipe
These Christmas sugar cookie rolls capture everything you adore about soft sugar cookies – that rich, buttery vanilla flavor, those delightful festive sprinkles, and that unbelievably creamy frosting – all swirled into a homemade sweet roll dough that’s as fluffy as a cloud.
Consider them a merry, holiday-infused twist on my best cinnamon roll recipe. I’ve used a milk bread dough, ensuring these rolls stay unbelievably soft and pillowy-light.
The filling? It’s essentially a classic sugar cookie dough. Add the vanilla cream frosting, and you’ve got the ultimate Christmas morning breakfast or holiday brunch sensation. Forget those dry, crumbly pastries. These rolls are moist, flavorful, and utterly irresistible.
Every Christmas morning, the dilemma is real: choosing between these delightful treats and my equally tempting gingerbread cinnamon rolls. Because, honestly, what could be better than waking up to the intoxicating aroma of warm cinnamon rolls wafting through the house?
Add these sugar cookie rolls to your holiday baking repertoire. Prepare them the night before for a stress-free Christmas morning, or whip them up as a last-minute Christmas dessert. This is the kind of recipe that makes any Christmas morning feel extra special and filled with joy.
Full recipe below!
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Sugar Cookie Rolls
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The first step is making the tangzhong. It should have a glossy sheen, be smooth to the touch, and thick enough to leave visible trails behind your whisk. Think of the texture of instant mashed potatoes – that’s what you’re aiming for.
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Next, you’ll combine all the dough ingredients and knead them together to form a cohesive dough.
A crucial tip: make sure to knead in the sprinkles right at the very end. If you add them too early, they’ll break down and bleed their color into the dough, resulting in a less vibrant and visually appealing roll.
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Making the filling is just like making standard cookie dough! Don’t even bother washing the mixer bowl after kneading the dough. Just scrape out any stray dough pieces, and you’re good to go for making the filling right in the same bowl.
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After filling the dough and cutting it into strips, carefully roll them up and place them into a large baking pan. Remember to leave enough room between the rolls, as they’ll need space to double in size during the rising process!
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When baking the rolls, the key is to look for the tops to be just lightly golden brown. These rolls are meant to stay light in color, which is precisely what makes them irresistibly soft and gooey! Overbaking will result in dry rolls, and nobody wants that.
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From my experience testing countless cinnamon roll recipes, I’ve found that letting them cool for about 15 minutes is the perfect amount of time to achieve the ideal warmth for melting the frosting beautifully over the tops. And don’t forget to top them with mini sugar cookies for that professional, bakery-style finish! It’s these extra touches that elevate these rolls from delicious to truly extraordinary.
I mean… how incredibly delicious do they look? Ugh, I’m already craving another batch as I write this!
And if you’re thinking, Cambrea, I absolutely love these, but I need something even quicker, I’m already one step ahead of you. Sugar cookie bars are ready for decorating in less than 30 minutes, and my sugar cookie cake is ready in half the time. You’re welcome – I’ve got you covered for all your holiday baking needs!
Happy Holidays! Enjoy these sugar cookie rolls and all the delicious moments that come with them.
🫶🏻 Cambrea
🎄 P.S. I have a collection of over 30 cinnamon roll variations, and every year, my family engages in a lively debate about which ones I have to make for our holiday morning spread. If these sugar cookie rolls aren’t the flavor chosen, my triple brown butter rolls are usually the frontrunners, winning the family vote with their intense nutty flavor and decadent richness!
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