Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of these Best Cinnamon Cookies. Soft, chewy, and generously coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (plus 3 tablespoons for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- Shape and Coat Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can also add a pinch of nutmeg for a warm spice twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
