Easy Cinnamon Cookies Recipes

CINNAMON COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
• Add egg and vanilla. Beat until just combined.
• Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture until combined.
• Cover dough and chill 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Optional: Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine cinnamon sugar to make topping.
• Using a cookie scoop or a teaspoon and the palm of your hands, roll dough into 1" balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar.
• Optional: Insert red hot onto center of dough ball.
• Bake 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Allow to cool 1 minute before moving to a cooling rack.

CINNAMON COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixer bowl, cream together sugar and butter; beat in egg and vanilla.
• Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
• Add to butter mixture.
• Blend well.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or till firm enough to roll into balls.
• Shape dough into small balls about 3/4-inch in diameter.
• Roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.
• Set cookies 1-inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or till the edges are lightly browned.
• Cool slightly on pans, then remove to racks to cool completely.

CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream butter with 1/4 cup white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla. Add the sifted dry ingredients, and mix until well blended. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Roll into logs 2 inches in diameter, wrap, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. These logs can be frozen for up to 6 weeks.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate or a piece of wax paper. Unwrap dough logs, and roll in the cinnamon mixture. Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Baked cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

EASY CINNAMON-SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
• In a large bowl, combine sugar and butter. Beat until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and blend well.
• Gradually stir in flour and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Mix until blended.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
• In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons of sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Mix well.
• Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place two inches apart on greased cookie sheets. With the bottom of a glass, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from cookie sheets and place on wire rack to cool.

EASY CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, flour and egg until dough forms. On floured surface, roll dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Brush with melted butter.
• In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over dough. Roll up dough jelly-roll fashion, starting at long side. Wrap roll in plastic wrap. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 3/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices 2 inches apart.
• Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

EASY CINNAMON STARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter, egg and cinnamon until soft dough forms.
• On floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter; place cutouts 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Spread generous 1/2 teaspoon frosting on each cookie; sprinkle crushed candies over tops of cookies. Let stand about 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.

EASY CINNAMON-SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. With an electric mixer, cream butter and 1 2/3 cups sugar until light, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour mixture; beat, scraping bowl as needed, until dough comes together when squeezed (it will appear dry).
• Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
• Shape dough. Scoop 48 level tablespoons. Squeeze each tightly with fist; roll into balls. Roll balls in topping to coat evenly. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets; flatten with bottom of a glass. Sprinkle tops with remaining topping (there may be excess).
• Bake, one sheet at a time, until tops are puffed and crackly, and bottoms are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on sheets; transfer to a rack to cool completely.

CINNAMON COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat the butter, muscovado sugar, caster sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon together with an electric whisk for 2-3 mins until well-combined. Add the egg, flour, baking powder and raisins, if using, and continue to beat until the mixture becomes a uniform dough. Roll tablespoons of the dough into balls between the palms your hands (you should have 12-15). Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs until firm, or overnight. The unbaked dough balls will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months (see tip, below).
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and line two large baking trays with baking parchment. Place the dough balls 3-4cm apart on the prepared baking trays to allow the mixture to spread without touching. Bake for 10-12 mins until lightly golden at the edges but still soft and gooey in the centre. Leave to cool completely on the baking trays.
• Mix the icing sugar with the remaining cinnamon, then dust over the cookies. Will keep in an airtight container for up to five days.