Ingredients
2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (28g) butter
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2-Beat butter and sugar on high speed until creamy (about 2 minutes), then add egg and vanilla and combine.
3-Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until combined; dough should be slightly soft. Add 1 tablespoon flour if too sticky.
4-Divide dough in half and roll each into a 9ร7 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a floured silicone mat or parchment paper.
5-Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter on each rectangle, then evenly sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
6-Tightly roll each rectangle into a 9-inch log, smoothing cracks with fingers.
7-Chill logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or freeze up to 3 months.
8-Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mat.
9-Slice logs into 1/2 inch rounds, spacing them 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
10-Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
11-Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
12-Store covered at room temperature up to 5 days.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
๐ง Rolling dough on a silicone baking mat makes for easier cleanup.
โ๏ธ Chilling dough logs prevents cookies from spreading too much during baking.
๐ฝ๏ธ Smooth cracks in the dough gently to keep the cookie shape intact while rolling.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
