Cinnamon Cookie Recipe

Perfectly spiced cinnamon cookies with soft centers and crispy edges. This easy 30-minute recipe uses simple ingredients for the most comforting homemade treats.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cinnamon Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 135kcal

Cost: $9

Equipment

Electric mixer (stand or hand mixer)
Large and medium mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Wire cooling rack
Cookie scoop (optional but recommended)

Ingredients

The Cookie Dough:

2½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

The Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Cream wet ingredients:

Beat butter and both sugars until fluffy
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla

Combine:

Add dry ingredients to wet
Mix until just combined

Make coating:

Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl

Shape & coat:

Roll dough into 1½-inch balls
Roll in cinnamon sugar

Bake:

Space cookies 2 inches apart
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set
Centers will look soft

Cool:

Rest 5 minutes on baking sheet
Transfer to wire rack

Notes

For the best results, always use room temperature ingredients and measure your dry ingredients accurately. Keep an eye on your cookies while baking to prevent overbaking, and let them cool before storing for maximum freshness.

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