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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies

These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor and rich caramel notes from brown sugar. A simple cookie recipe perfect for cozy baking, holidays, or everyday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • White chocolate chips
  • Toffee bits
  • Chopped pecans
  • Brown butter for deeper flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for better texture.
  7. Mix cinnamon and sugar for coating in a small bowl.
  8. Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  10. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling dough helps prevent spreading.
  • Do not overbake for soft, chewy centers.
  • Brown sugar keeps cookies moist and flavorful.
  • For deeper flavor, use brown butter sugar cookies technique.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze dough or baked cookies for up to 3 months.