Crumbl Churro Cinnamon Buttercream (Printer-Friendly)
Soft, thick cinnamon sugar cookies finished with luscious cinnamon buttercream and extra sugar crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
→ Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the creamed mixture; blend until combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain; avoid overmixing.
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Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
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Arrange coated dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart; bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
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Pipe or spread cinnamon buttercream atop cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar for extra texture.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use room-temperature ingredients for optimal texture and mixing. Do not overmix after adding flour to maintain a tender crumb.
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Avoid overbaking; cookies should appear slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
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For smaller cookies, use 2-tablespoon dough portions and reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.