Classic Cinnamon Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar for that classic American treat we all love.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until pale, light, and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, blending just until the flour is fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - In a small shallow bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well blended.
07 - Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls and roll into even balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
08 - Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and the centers appear just slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy texture.
10 - Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- That signature crackled cinnamon sugar crust gives way to a pillowy center that stays soft for days.
- Cream of tartar is the secret weapon that delivers the classic tangy flavor no other sugar cookie can replicate.
02 -
- Underbaking by just one minute is the single best thing you can do for a cookie that stays chewy instead of turning crisp the next day.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar coating creates a warmth that people will notice but never quite be able to identify.
03 -
- If your dough feels too sticky to roll chill it in the fridge for twenty minutes and it will firm up perfectly without changing the final texture.
- Roll the dough balls quickly in the cinnamon sugar right before baking so the coating adheres without dissolving into the surface.