Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Butter Cookies!
Cinnamon cookies: master this easy recipe for soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delights. Perfect for a cozy treat or holiday baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks, (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in the whole milk until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.