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Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Perfectly Spiced


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
(Makes 18–20 cookies)
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: extra cinnamon-sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (~3 min). Add granulated sugar; mix well. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Chill dough (optional but recommended): 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  5. Roll & bake:
    • Scoop 1½-tbsp portions. Roll into balls.
    • Optional: Roll in cinnamon-sugar (1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon).
    • Place 2″ apart on sheets; flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft.
  7. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
💡 Pro Tip: Underbake by 1 minute for ultra-chewy centers!

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cookie):

Prep Time: 10 min (+ optional chill) | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 20 | Calories: 130 | Net Carbs: 18g | Fats: 6g | Protein: 2g