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The BEST Cinnamon Cookie Recipe

The BEST Cinnamon Cookie Recipe
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Enjoy the deliciousness of the BEST Cinnamon Cookie Recipe that combines a chewy, flavorful cookie dough with a delightful cinnamon filling. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Ingredients

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For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 and 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the filling: In a large bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Form small balls and freeze.
  2. Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Make the dough: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Add filling: Gently fold in frozen cinnamon balls.
  5. Shape cookies: Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Bake: Place on baking sheet, bake for 11-12 minutes.
  7. Shape cookies: Immediately reshape cookies after baking.
  8. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies set before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a twist, try double dipping in cinnamon-sugar like in a Snickerdoodle recipe.
  • Freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months for later baking convenience.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Baking Recipe

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