Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glaze and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg