Description
Soft, buttery cookies coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfectly chewy in the center with a slightly crisp edge—ideal for dessert trays, gifts, or a cozy snack with milk or coffee.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp sugar for coating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients.
Chill dough for 30–60 minutes if desired.
Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.
Add a slice of bread to storage containers to keep cookies soft.
Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or pumpkin spice for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes