Ingredients
For the Streusel Filling:
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
For the Cookie Dough:
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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¾ cup cake flour, spooned and leveled
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
For the Icing:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel. Work in butter until clumps form, then refrigerate.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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In a stand mixer, cream cold butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
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Add egg, egg yolk, and Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free). Mix well, scraping sides as needed.
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Gradually add dry ingredients, ¼ cup at a time, until incorporated. Do not overmix.
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Scoop dough into 8 large balls (or smaller if preferred) and place on baking sheets.
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Press a small indent into each cookie using your thumb or the end of a utensil dipped in flour.
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Fill each indent with about 1 tablespoon of chilled streusel.
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Bake for 8–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Remove just before fully baked to keep soft centers.
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Optionally, swirl a round cutter around each cookie to perfect the shape.
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Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the icing, whisk melted butter, milk, powdered sugar, Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free), and salt until smooth.
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Once cookies are cool, drizzle icing over each one and let set before serving.
Notes
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Chill the streusel for the best texture.
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Don’t overbake; cookies will continue cooking slightly after removal.
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Substitute milk alternatives if needed for dairy-free versions.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes