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Cozy Crumbl-Style Dirty Horchata Cookies Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Frosting

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These cozy cinnamon-spiced horchata cookies with a smooth cinnamon frosting offer a comforting and unique twist on classic cookies, perfect for cozy occasions and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) rice milk (can substitute almond or oat milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Frosting:
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  5. Slowly pour in rice milk while mixing on low speed to incorporate creaminess.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Portion out dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To prepare frosting, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and spreadable. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  11. Spread a generous layer of cinnamon frosting over each cooled cookie. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling. Rice milk is key for authentic horchata flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Frost only when cookies are completely cool. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

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