Streusel Cake Cookie

Dive into the world of heavenly flavors with this Streusel Cake Cookie recipe, a perfect blend of a cookie's crunch and a cake's softness. The heart of this delight lies in its streusel filling, a rich mix of all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, bound together with softened butter to create small, delectable clumps. This mixture is chilled to perfection, ready to be nestled into the cookie.

The cookie dough, a careful balance of all-purpose and cake flour with a hint of cornstarch, cinnamon, and leavening agents, provides a tender, cake-like texture. Cold, cubed butter is creamed with brown and white sugars, adding a depth of flavor, while vanilla extract, a whole egg, and an extra yolk ensure a moist, rich bite.

As these large, hand-rolled cookie dough balls are indented and filled with the streusel mix, they transform into a marvel in the oven. Baked at 400°F until the edges are just golden, these cookies strike the perfect balance between underdone gooeyness and overbaked dryness.

The final flourish is a drizzle of homemade icing, a silky combination of melted butter, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. This sweet, creamy topping cascades over the cooled cookies, adding a luscious finish that makes each bite an unforgettable experience.

These Streusel Cake Cookies are more than just a treat; they're a multi-sensory experience that combines the comforting warmth of a homemade cookie with the sophisticated layers of flavors and textures reminiscent of the finest pastries. Perfect for any occasion or a simple indulgence, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

For the streusel

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 5 Tbsp. softened butter, unsalted

Cookie Dough

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cake flour
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 Tbsp. cold butter, unsalted, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk

Icing

• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• pinch salt

Instructions:

1. Make the Streusel Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Add in small pieces of butter. Use your fingers to mix it until it forms small clumps.
   • Put this bowl in the fridge.
2. Prepare for Baking:
   • Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients for Cookies:
   • In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Put this aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • Put cubed butter and both sugars in a mixer. Use a paddle attachment and mix until smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
5. Add Egg and Vanilla:
   • Add in the egg, extra egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
   • If any mixture sticks to the sides, scrape it off with a spatula and mix again.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add your dry ingredients to the mixer, about ¼ cup at a time, until it's all mixed in.
7. Shape and Fill Cookies:
   • Roll the cookie dough into about 8 large balls (or smaller if you prefer) and place them on your prepared baking sheets.
   • Make a small indent in each cookie. Fill each indent with about 1 tablespoon of your streusel filling.
8. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake for about 9-11 minutes. The cookies should be slightly golden at the edges.
   • Tip: Take them out just before you think they're done to avoid over-baking.
9. Cool the Cookies:
   • Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack.
10. Drizzle with Icing:
    • Prepare your icing as per the recipe.
    • Once the cookies are cool, drizzle them with the icing.

Enjoy your delicious streusel-filled cookies!