Description
A delightful blend of flaky pastry and sweet filling in cookie form, inspired by nostalgic childhood memories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
- To make the filling, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Roll out half of the cookie dough and cut it into rectangles. Place some filling in the center of each rectangle, then roll out the remaining dough and place it on top, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle extra cinnamon on top of the cookies before serving. These cookies are great warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American