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Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies: Soft and Chewy Treats

Three soft, puffy cinnamon cookies generously coated in cinnamon sugar, stacked on a white plate.
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You deserve a truly satisfying cookie without spending hours in the kitchen. These buttery brown sugar cinnamon cookies deliver the rich flavor of a cinnamon roll in a soft, chewy format. They feature crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center, making them your new favorite homemade cinnamon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 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
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  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 takes about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  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 2 teaspoons of 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. Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon mixture into a shallow dish.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball thoroughly 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 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set into a chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best soft and chewy result, avoid overbaking. Pull them out when the centers still look slightly underdone.
  • You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm, which helps prevent excessive spreading.
  • These cookies taste even better the day after baking once the flavors have settled.

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