Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until dough forms.
- Divide dough into 2 portions, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle (¼-inch thick). Spread butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll dough into a log, wrap, and refrigerate 30–60 minutes.
- Slice into ¼-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- Use cream instead of milk for a richer glaze.
- Add maple extract to glaze for a maple twist.
- Slightly underbake for chewier cookies.
- Include chopped pecans or walnuts in the filling for crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
