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Delicious brown sugar cinnamon butter cookies, fresh out of the oven.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Cookies

Delightful soft and chewy cookies that combine the rich flavor of brown sugar with warm cinnamon. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are simple to make and sure to bring comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened, but not melted.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Packed down for best results.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional: sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are wonderful on their own but can also be served with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. For an extra special treat, pair them with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.