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Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies: Soft and Chewy Comfort

A stack of four rich, brown cinnamon cookies covered in sparkling granulated sugar, sitting on a white plate.
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You asked for the best cinnamon cookies, and I am happy to deliver this recipe for soft, chewy, buttery brown sugar cinnamon cookies. These treats have a rich flavor that feels like a warm hug.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds the texture, so take your time.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a small, shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for the coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball first in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy result.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra soft cinnamon cookie, slightly underbake them by one minute. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you want a cookie that tastes like a cinnamon roll, you can add a simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled over the cooled cookies.
  • This recipe is an excellent alternative to a standard snickerdoodle because the high brown sugar content creates a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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