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Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies

A stack of three golden brown cinnamon cookies generously coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a small plate.
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Create soft, chewy cookies with crisp edges and a warm, spiced flavor profile, rich with brown sugar notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon with the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar reserved for rolling.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball completely in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies become chewier as they cool.

Notes

  • For extra rich flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the butter with browned butter, cooled slightly before creaming with the sugars.
  • To achieve a classic crinkle top, gently press down on the dough balls with the bottom of a glass before baking.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain softness.

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