Description
Warm, pillowy cookies dusted in aromatic cinnamon and sugar, offering a nostalgic flavor with a soft, chewy center perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (mixed with rolling sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into smooth balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- While warm, roll each cookie in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use freshly ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor. Adjust rolling sugar for less sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, churro, cinnamon sugar, dessert, holiday baking