Description
These cinnamon sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter – softened at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups Gluten Free 1:1 flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Line two to three baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Then add in the eggs and vanilla.
- Turn the speed of the mixer to 2 or 3, then add in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and mix well until a thick dough forms. You may need to scrape down the sides as the cookie dough mixes to ensure everything is mixed well. Note: you can also use a mixing bowl and a hand mixer.
- In a medium bowl combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the cookie dough in portions and roll each one into a ball. Roll each dough ball completely in the cinnamon sugar and place onto the lined baking sheet 2-3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Once you have rolled and coated all of the cookies, chill them in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. I found that 45 minutes was the sweet spot. I also used a standing cooling rack to stack the baking sheets with the cookies on them in my fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the cookies in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. Once they are done, allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Note: the cookies may look undercooked but they will continue to cook and firm up as they cool, which makes them nice and soft on the inside but still chewy.
Notes
- Chill the dough for the best texture.
- Cookies may appear underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg