Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies

INGREDIENTS:
COOKIE

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1 egg, room temperature
• ¼ cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

SUGAR CINNAMON MIXTURE

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (see note)

• 2 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2-3 teaspoons milk (may need more or less to achieve desired texture)
• vanilla extract, splash

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. To make the cookies, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening.
3. Mix in egg, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Place dough in a plastic bag and flatten.
7. Refrigerate for 1-hour or longer. (This step is a MUST. Overnight is best.)
8. Meanwhile, make the cinnamon mixture by combining brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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