Description
Soft, tender cookies coated with a warm cinnamon-sugar blend and made with nutty browned butter for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 2/3 cups (about 335 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- A pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or nutmeg (optional)
- A light vanilla or cream cheese glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns amber and smells nutty; then cool for 15 minutes.
- Sift or whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated sugar, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until no streaks remain.
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar for rolling, scoop the dough, and roll each ball in the mixture.
- Place dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 12–14 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies are versatile; you can customize with nuts or spices. Be cautious when browning the butter to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon cookies, dessert, baking, quick cookies