Description
Warm, flaky cookies with sweet cinnamon-sugar layers, inspired by a grandmother’s kitchen. Perfect for weeknight baking.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners’ sugar (sifted if lumpy)
Instructions
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on high for 2 minutes until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture on low speed until combined.
Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into a 9×7″ rectangle on a floured mat.
Spread melted butter over each dough layer, then mix 50g sugar with 1 tbsp cinnamon and sprinkle evenly.
Roll dough tightly into logs, seal seams, and chill 2+ hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice logs into 1/2″ thick rounds.
Bake 10-11 minutes until golden.
While cookies cool, make icing by mixing confectioners’ sugar, milk, and flavorings.
Notes
Use softened butter (not cold) for optimal layers
Chill logs thoroughly to prevent misshaping
Bread flour creates a chewier texture
Coconut sugar is a viable alternative to granulated sugar
Chill for at least 2 hours
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 11
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg