Soft Cinnamon Roll Cookies

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

butter-flavored shortening

2 tbsp

butter, room temperature

egg, room temperature

1/4 cup

buttermilk, room temperature

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/8 tsp

salt

SUGAR CINNAMON MIXTURE

1/2 cup

brown sugar

1/2 tbsp

cinnamon

2 tbsp

butter, melted

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (see note)

2 oz

cream cheese, room temperature

2 tbsp

butter, room temperature

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

2 tsp

milk (may need more or less to achieve desired texture)

vanilla extract, splash