Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Recipe

These cinnamon sugar cookies are soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and coated in a sparkly cinnamon-sugar mixture. They’re perfect with coffee, tea, or as a holiday treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pans
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4. 2. Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating
5. In a small bowl, mix:
6. 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
7. 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
8. Set aside.
9. 3. Make the Dough
10. In a large bowl, beat:
11. 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
12. 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
13. 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
14. until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
15. Add:
16. 2 large eggs
17. 2 tsp vanilla extract
18. Mix until smooth.
19. In another bowl, whisk:
20. 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
21. 1 tsp baking soda
22. 1/2 tsp baking powder
23. 1/2 tsp salt
24. 2 tsp ground cinnamon
25. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until combined (do not overmix).
26. 4. Shape & Roll
27. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls.
28. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar coating.
29. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
30. 5. Bake
31. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
32. Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.