Soft Aromatic Cinnamon Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft aromatic cinnamon treats with crisp edges and tender centers, great for pairing with drinks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
06 - In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon designated for rolling.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat each ball thoroughly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
08 - Place the coated dough balls on prepared sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are firm and centers remain slightly soft.
10 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • They come together in under half an hour, so you can have warm cookies without the wait.
  • The cinnamon-sugar coating gives them a beautiful sparkle and extra flavor in every bite.
  • They stay soft in the center with just the right amount of crisp on the edges.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time on the baking sheet, or the cookies might fall apart when you move them.
  • If your dough feels too sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes before rolling.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to keep the dough balls uniform so they bake evenly.
  • For extra chewiness, pull the cookies from the oven when the centers still look barely underdone.

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