Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3¾ cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Filling:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2½ tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Make the Dough:
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until fully combined.
Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour. -
Make the Filling:
Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until smooth.
Scoop out 2-teaspoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on a plate or baking sheet. -
Assemble the Cookies:
Scoop about ¼ cup of cookie dough, split it in half, and press a well into one half.
Insert one filling ball, cover with the other half, and seal the edges. Roll into a ball.
Place on lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. -
Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 11–13 minutes until the edges are golden and the tops are just set.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. -
Make the Glaze:
Whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
Spoon the glaze over each cookie and allow to set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for 3 days.
- Fridge: Store up to 1 week.
- Freeze Cookies: Freeze un-iced cookies up to 3 months.
- Freeze Dough: Scoop and fill dough balls, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 per cookie
- Sugar: 37g per cookie
- Sodium: 272mg per cookie
- Fat: 18g per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 61g per cookie
- Protein: 5g per cookie