How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious, then look no further than these Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies. These cookies are a classic favorite, and for good reason – they have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, a delicate buttery flavor, and just the right amount of cinnamon spice. Plus, they are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday parties.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Blend brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed. Add butter and blend until grainy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until light and fluffy.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to butter-sugar mixture, mixing at low speed just long enough to combine. Overmixing makes tough cookies.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball into cinnamon sugar to coat. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from sheets and let cool on racks.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg