Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for about two to three minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix, as this will make the cookies tough. If the dough feels too soft, wrap it in plastic and chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the surface of the dough. Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to make slicing easier.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the dough log out of the freezer and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- While the cookies cool, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until a smooth icing forms. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese icing over the tops in a spiral pattern. Let the icing set for a few minutes before serving.
- Cook Time: 32 minutes