Ingredients
– 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling and work surface
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
– 1 large egg, at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
– 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup (120g) confectionersβ sugar
– 3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
– 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2-Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes; add the egg and vanilla, and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
3-Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until combined; if the dough feels too soft, add 1 extra tablespoon of flour.
4-Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each into a 9Γ7 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, on a floured surface.
5-Spread 1 tablespoon of melted butter over each rectangle, then mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it evenly over the top.
6-Roll each rectangle tightly into a 9-inch log, smoothing any cracks as you go; chill the logs for at least 2 hours or freeze up to 3 months.
7-Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (177Β°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
8-Slice the logs into 1/2 inch thick pieces and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
9-Bake for 10 11 minutes until the edges are lightly browned; cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10-Whisk the icing ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
11-Store the iced cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Last Step:
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πͺ Chilling the dough logs is essential to prevent cookies from spreading while baking.
π Smooth cracks during rolling but don’t worry if some cracking occurs.
βοΈ Dough can be frozen before or after rolling; just thaw fully before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
