Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cookie Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 3/4 cups cake flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the cookie dough and cut it into desired shapes.
Filling Assembly
- In another bowl, combine 5 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cake flour until smooth.
- Fill half of the cookie shapes with the cinnamon filling and top with the remaining cookie shapes.
Baking and Icing
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool before icing.
- For the icing, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, and 2 1/2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to customize your cookies with chocolate chips or different spices. Store in an airtight container for lasting softness.
