Cinnamon Butter Cookies – Soft, Meltingly Tender & Packed with Warm Spice

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk (adds richness — saves the white for scrambled eggs!)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

½ tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

🔥 Pro Tip: Use room-temperature butter — ensures smooth mixing and even texture.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat:

Butter

Sugar

Mix until light and fluffy (~2 mins).

3️⃣ Add Yolk & Vanilla

Beat in:

Egg yolk

Vanilla extract

Mix until smooth.

4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk:

Flour

Salt

Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

✅ Dough will be soft — like thick peanut butter.

5️⃣ Roll in Cinnamon Sugar

In a small bowl, mix:

Sugar + cinnamon

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough.

Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar to coat completely.

Place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

6️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

Centers will look soft — that’s perfect!

7️⃣ Cool & Enjoy

Let cool on pan 5 minutes (they firm up as they cool).

Transfer to wire rack.

🍽️ Serving Ideas: