These flaky cinnamon cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. They are light, crispy, and full of cinnamon flavor. This recipe is easy to follow and will have your kitchen smelling amazing in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
These cookies are perfect for holiday baking and make great gifts for friends and family.
The flakiness of these cookies comes from the combination of butter and baking powder in the dough.