Description
These Quick and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are the perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and warm cinnamon flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar for an extra sweet crunch and baked to a delightful golden finish. Ideal for a cozy snack or holiday treat, they come together quickly and satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227g), at room temperature
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 egg yolk (white discarded)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. You will reuse cookie sheets for baking multiple batches.
- Cream Butter, Sugar, and Cinnamon: In a large bowl or mixer, combine 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Cream together using a wooden spoon or mixer on low speed until fluffy and thoroughly mixed.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Continue mixing until well combined, about 1 minute. Increase mixer speed to medium if using.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp corn starch, 3/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt to the wet mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: On a plate or shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon and mix well.
- Scoop and Roll Dough: Using a 1-2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls and roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated. Place dough balls onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing evenly, about 8 per sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Shape and Finish: Immediately after removing from the oven, use your hand or a larger cookie cutter to gently scoot the cookies in small circles to shape them evenly. Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top for extra texture.
Notes
- Room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- The technique of shaping cookies after baking helps maintain a uniform thickness and chewiness.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Adding extra cinnamon sugar on top enhances the crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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