Cinnamon Cookies
Servings: 14 Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon plus 1 teaspoon for rolling
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cups granulated sugar plus ¼ cup for rolling
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon (except for 1 teaspoon), and salt to combine.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, ¼ cups granulated sugar
- Add the egg, the yolk, and vanilla. Beat until combined.1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour in the flour mixture and mix until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Place the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small dish. Using a large (3 tablespoon) cookie scoop, divide the dough into balls. Roll each ball into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Use the bottom of a heavy bottomed glass to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes, or until the cookies set and begin to brown lightly around the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cookie. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Cookies
Serving Size
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
198
mg
8
%
Potassium
115
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
0.02
mg
0
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
