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Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these classic Cinnamon Cookies featuring a tender, buttery dough filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. Perfectly spiced with ground cinnamon and vanilla, these cookies offer a comforting treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices throughout the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This creates a smooth base for the dough.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar. Beat until fully combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling until evenly blended.
  6. Assemble Cookies: Divide the dough into small portions. Flatten each portion into a disk in the palm of your hand, sprinkle a small amount of the cinnamon filling mixture in the center, then fold the dough over the filling and gently shape into a ball or oval to seal the filling inside.
  7. Chill Dough: Place the filled dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up and prevents spreading during baking.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  9. Bake Cookies: Arrange the chilled cookies spaced evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
  • If you prefer crispier cookies, bake a couple of minutes longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Butter should be softened but not melted for the best texture.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, wrap individually and place in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking or eating.

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