Description
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm cinnamon sweetness. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, these cookies are simple to make and bring comforting, homemade flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for softer dough)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If the dough is crumbly, add milk to soften it.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with milk or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation, and don’t overbake for a soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg