Description
Soft, chewy, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blend, these Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. A cozy treat ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until dough forms.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm—this prevents spreading.
- Use half granulated sugar and half brown sugar for a richer, softer cookie.
- For extra spice, add ½ tsp cinnamon to the dough itself.
- Store cookies with a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months—bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes