Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies
These delightful brown sugar cinnamon cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spice. Perfect for a cozy treat or sharing with friends and family.
Equipment
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- medium bowl
- whisk
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- small bowl
- cookie scoop
- wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewiness, underbake the cookies slightly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.