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Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies Recipe – Soft, Buttery, and Perfectly Sweet

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Deliciously buttery cinnamon sugar cookies with crisp edges, soft centers, and a sweet cinnamon coating. These homemade cookies are perfect for holidays, afternoon treats, or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup white sugar, for coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly if desired.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the best cookie texture.
  • For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
  • Avoid overbaking to maintain tender centers.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture for extra warmth.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
  • This is an estimated adaptation and has not been verified against the linked Allrecipes recipe.

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