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Cinnamon Cookies

Deliciously Soft Cinnamon Cookies Recipe with a Swirled Twist

These cinnamon cookies combine a soft texture with a delightful swirled cinnamon twist for an unforgettable treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 138

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon table salt
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon table salt
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter very soft/barely melted

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until well combined.
  3. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir until well combined.
  4. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined. Prepare the cinnamon ripple.
  6. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, prepare the ripple by whisking together sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Add butter and toss together until mixture resembles a paste.
  7. Gently fold the paste/ripple into cookie dough using a spatula, careful not to mix too much so you still have a distinct ripple.
  8. Scoop dough by level 1 ? Tablespoon-sized scoop and (optional) roll gently between your palms to create a smooth ball.
  9. Place cookie balls on prepared cookie sheet, spacing at least 2? apart and transfer to center rack of preheated oven to bake for 10-11 minutes.
  10. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to add a dash of nutmeg or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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