Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Delightful cinnamon sugar cookies that are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup additional sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Crack the egg in and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Roll the dough into balls, coat in additional sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 91mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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