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Soft and chewy cinnamon cookies cooling on a wire rack with milk on a white kitchen counter

Cinnamon Cookies

These cinnamon cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices. A perfect comfort treat for cozy days and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour Scoop and level for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Freshly ground preferred
  • 2 teaspoon Cream of tartar Adds tang and softness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened to room temp
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Adds crisp edges
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract for best flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg Optional, for added warmth
  • Cinnamon sugar For rolling dough balls

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer works
  • 1 Set of measuring cups & spoons Standard set
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Parchment paper For easy cookie release
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling baked cookies
  • 1 Cookie scoop Optional, for uniform sizing

Method
 

  1. Cream butter & sugars until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs & vanilla.
  3. Mix dry ingredients separately.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
  5. Chill dough 30 mins.
  6. Roll into balls.
  7. Coat in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 mins.
  9. Cool on sheet 5 mins.
  10. Transfer to wire rack.

Notes

You can add a touch more nutmeg or even clove for deeper spice flavor. These cookies freeze well, too!