Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies elevate simple sugar cookies to the ultimate in cinnamon yumminess! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are super easy to make!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon cookies, Cookies, sugar cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Total Time 29

Servings cookies

Calories 139kcal

Author Kathleen

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, cream of tartar (2 teaspoons), baking soda (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) in a bowl; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cup sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed, until mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs (2) and vanilla (2 teaspoons) and mix until combined. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture at low speed. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Using a medium cookie scoop shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks and cool completely.

Flour: For best results use the "scoop and level method" to measure your flour. Never scoop the flour out of the bag with the measuring cup. This compacts the flour and you end up with more flour than is called for in the recipe. This can lead to dry cookies!!
Cinnamon: Has a woody, slightly sweet, flavor with highlights of citrus.
Cream of Tartar: Creates the cinnamon sugar cookies chewy soft texture.
Eggs: Bring eggs to room temperature. They blend into the dough much better. If you forget to set them out, this article will tell you how to bring them to room temperature quickly.