Cinnamon Cookies
These cinnamon cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices. A perfect comfort treat for cozy days and holidays.
Print Pin Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $5–$7
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
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
Instructions
- Cream butter & sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs & vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients separately.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures.
- Chill dough 30 mins.
- Roll into balls.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 mins.
- Cool on sheet 5 mins.
- Transfer to wire rack.
Notes
You can add a touch more nutmeg or even clove for deeper spice flavor. These cookies freeze well, too!
Nutrition
Serving: 40g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg