I think ITS TIIIMEEEE!! 🎄❤️✨ Episode 6 of my Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake series AND the official start of Christmas baking!! I made these sugar cookie cinnamon rolls last year and knew I had to bring them back this year, but make them GIANT!! 🍪🤍 Cue the Christmas music, turn on the twinkle lights, and let the holiday baking BEGIN!! 🎄✨ Ingredients Sugar Cookie Dough: ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) ½ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 7 oz sweetened condensed milk ¼ tsp salt Cinnamon Roll Dough: ½ cup warm water 1 tbsp active dry yeast ½ cup whole buttermilk (room temperature) ½ cup + ½ tsp granulated sugar, divided 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs (room temperature) 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled) 3½–4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed Sugar Cookie Filling: 6 tbsp unsalted butter (very soft) ¾ cup granulated sugar 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon ⅓ cup dry sugar cookie mix 4 sugar cookies (chopped into small pieces) Prepared sugar cookie dough, chilled Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 tsp vanilla extract 6–7 cups powdered sugar ½ cup milk Decorations: Christmas sprinkles Instructions sugar cookie dough: -In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. -Add vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until combined. -Add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft cookie dough forms. -Wrap the dough and refrigerate until firm enough to handle. cinnamon roll dough: -In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and a ½ tsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. -In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, buttermilk, remaining sugar, vanilla, salt, and eggs. -Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. -Knead for approximately 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky. -Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, approximately 1–2 hours. sugar cookie filling: -In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and dry sugar cookie mix. Mix until evenly combined. -Set aside the chopped sugar cookies. Keep softened butter separate. Assemble: -Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. -Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the sugar cookie filling evenly over the butter. -Add the chopped sugar cookies and chilled sugar cookie dough over the filling. -Cut the dough into long strips, approximately 1½–2 inches wide. Starting with one strip, roll it into a spiral. Continue wrapping the remaining strips around it until you have one giant cinnamon roll. -Transfer to a greased, parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan. -Cover and let rise again until noticeably puffy, approximately 30–45 minutes. Bake: -Preheat oven to 350°F. -Bake for approximately 35–45 minutes, checking the center for doneness. It may take longer depending on the thickness of your spiral. -If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil. The center should reach approximately 190°F. -Let cool before frosting. buttercream frosting: -Beat softened butter until creamy and fluffy. Add vanilla extract. -Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing between additions. -Slowly add milk until you reach your desired consistency. -Beat until light and fluffy. -Spread generously over the cooled cinnamon roll cake. -Finish with festive Christmas sprinkles and enjoy! ✨ #sugarcookie #christmasbaking #holidaybaking #christmasrecipe #uniquedesserts - @lori_ilc