The Best Cinnamon Cookies
Start a fire, don a cozy sweater, and get baking—these cookies are the perfect treat for game-day or holiday festivities!
Ingredients
For The Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
For The Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon table salt, and softened butter in a bowl. Mix until it resembles a paste.
- Fold the cinnamon paste into the cookie dough, creating swirls. Do not fully mix it in; you want to see the cinnamon swirl in the cookies.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 79mgFiber: 0.4g
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