Why you’ll love Soft Cinnamon Cookies
- Warm and Comforting Flavor:
- The sweet and spicy flavor of cinnamon brings a warm, comforting taste to these cookies, reminiscent of cozy autumn days and holiday gatherings. The aromatic spice adds depth and a nostalgic quality that’s hard to resist.
- Perfectly Soft and Chewy Texture:
- Unlike crunchy cookies, soft cinnamon cookies have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s incredibly satisfying. The chewiness makes them perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, enhancing their comforting appeal.
- Simple and Classic:
- Soft cinnamon cookies are made with simple, classic ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. This makes them easy to whip up whenever you’re in the mood for a homemade treat without needing to make a special trip to the store.
- Versatile and Customisable:
- These cookies can easily be customized to suit your preferences. You can add mix-ins like raisins, nuts, or white chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. You can also adjust the level of cinnamon or add other spices like nutmeg or cloves for a different flavor profile.
- Crowd-Pleaser:
- Soft cinnamon cookies are universally appealing, making them a great choice for sharing with friends and family. They’re perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, bake sales, or just as a delightful surprise for loved ones. Their classic flavor and soft texture make them a hit with people of all ages.
Top Tips
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients:
- Butter and Eggs: Ensure that your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start mixing. This helps to create a smooth, well-incorporated dough, leading to a softer texture in your cookies.
- Don’t Overmix the Dough:
- Gentle Mixing: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until they are incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mixing gently ensures that the cookies remain tender and soft.
- Chill the Dough:
- Refrigeration: Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to an hour before baking. Chilling the dough helps to solidify the fat, preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven and helping them maintain a soft, chewy texture.
More tips
- Don’t Overcrowd the Baking Sheet:
- Space and Even Baking: Place the cookie dough balls with enough space between them to allow for spreading. Overcrowding can cause the cookies to bake unevenly and may result in crispy edges.
- Cool on the Baking Sheet:
- Resting Time: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and firm up slightly while staying soft and chewy in the centre.
- Enhance with a Glaze:
- Optional Glaze: For an extra touch of flavour and softness, consider drizzling the cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of vanilla or cinnamon. This adds a sweet finish and keeps the cookies moist.
Ingredients you’ll need to make Soft Cinnamon Cookies
Cookies
- 115 g Unsalted Butter softened
- 100 g Brown Sugar
- 50 g White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 225 g Plain Flour
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
Cinnamon Coating
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp White Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
How to make Soft Cinnamon Cookies
- Whisk together the softened butter, brown and white sugar in a bowl.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
- Sift in the plain flour, cornflour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon powder and mix until combined.
- Once you get a cookie dough set aside to make the cinnamon coating.
- To make the cinnamon coating mix together the brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon powder.
- Roll 85g dough balls and roll in the cinnamon coating so that the dough ball is fully covered.
- Place the dough balls on a lined baking tray and gently flatten each one with a plate or back of a glass.
- Place the baking tray into a pre-heated oven at 175℃ for 12 mins.
- Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for a few minutes before tucking in.
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Soft Cinnamon Cookies
Soft, sweet and perfectly spiced cinnamon cookies.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 115 g Unsalted Butter softened
- 100 g Brown Sugar
- 50 g White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 225 g Plain Flour
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
Cinnamon Coating
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp White Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
Instructions
- Whisk together the softened butter, brown and white sugar in a bowl.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
- Sift in the plain flour, cornflour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon powder and mix until combined.
- Once you get a cookie dough set aside to make the cinnamon coating.
- To make the cinnamon coating mix together the brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon powder.
- Roll 85g dough balls and roll in the cinnamon coating so that the dough ball is fully covered.
- Place the dough balls on a lined baking tray and gently flatten each one with a plate or back of a glass.
- Place the baking tray into a pre-heated oven at 175℃ for 12 mins.
- Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for a few minutes before tucking in.
