Decadent Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies
Indulge in these Decadent Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly blends the warm, spicy notes of cinnamon with the rich sweetness of brown sugar and buttery goodness. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. With a picturesque golden-brown exterior coated in a cinnamon-sugar crust, these cookies are not just a feast for the palate but also a treat for the eyes. Bake a batch, share the joy, and savor every bite of these homemade delights!
36
Servings
62
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
3 tablespoons (for topping)
ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (for topping)
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
dark brown sugar
1 cup (packed)
sugar
1/2 cup (none)
salted butter
1 cup (softened at room temperature)
large eggs
2 (at room temperature)
pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2
In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of sugar with the 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon to create your cinnamon-sugar topping. Mix well and set aside.
3
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir well with a wire whisk and set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of sugar until well combined.
5
Add in the softened 1 cup of salted butter and mix until you achieve a grainy paste. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
6
Crack in the 2 large eggs and pour in the 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract. Continue mixing at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
7
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and blend at low speed until just combined. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERMIX, as this can affect the texture of the cookies.
8
Using your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the prepared cinnamon-sugar topping until well coated.
9
Place the coated dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set.
11
Once baked, use a spatula to carefully transfer the cookies to a cool, flat surface to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
3.3g
Fat
8.3g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies?
They are soft, chewy cookies that blend warm, spicy cinnamon with rich dark brown sugar and buttery goodness, finished with a golden cinnamon-sugar crust.
What is the required oven temperature for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 300°F (150°C).
How do I make the cinnamon-sugar topping?
Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set it aside.
What dry ingredients need to be sifted together?
Sift together 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What type of flour is used in these cookies?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much dark brown sugar is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
You should use 1 cup of salted butter that has been softened at room temperature.
How many eggs are included in the dough?
The recipe uses 2 large eggs at room temperature.
What type of vanilla should I use?
Use 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
What is the first step in mixing the wet ingredients?
Blend 1 cup of packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed.
What should the consistency of the butter and sugar mixture be?
After adding the softened butter to the sugars, the mixture should resemble a grainy paste.
When do I add the eggs and vanilla?
Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla after the butter and sugars have formed a grainy paste, then mix until light and fluffy.
What is the most important tip when adding flour to the wet ingredients?
Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can negatively affect the cookie texture.
How large should the dough balls be?
The dough should be shaped into 1-inch balls.
How do I coat the cookies in cinnamon sugar?
Roll each 1-inch dough ball in the prepared cinnamon-sugar topping until they are well coated.
Do I need to grease the cookie sheets?
No, the recipe specifies using ungreased cookie sheets.
How much space should be between the cookies on the baking sheet?
Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
How long do the cookies bake?
The cookies bake for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are lightly golden around the edges and have set.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Use a spatula to transfer them to a cool, flat surface to cool completely.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 36 servings.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 62 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie has 3.3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 8.3g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is there protein in these cookies?
Yes, each cookie provides about 0.8g of protein.
What category does this recipe belong to?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
What are the primary flavors in this cookie?
The primary flavors are cinnamon, dark brown sugar, and butter.
Can I serve these at a holiday party?
Yes, these cookies are perfect for holiday parties, gatherings, or as a treat with tea.
What tools are needed for the dough?
You will need a sifter, a wire whisk, an electric mixer, and mixing bowls.
What tags define this recipe?
The tags include cookies, dessert, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, baking, and homemade.