Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies
These delightful Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies are soft, sweet, and full of warmth, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Icing (Optional)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- to taste tablespoons milk for desired consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool before icing them with the optional powdered sugar icing.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days. Freeze for up to three months. Use fresh ingredients for best results and explore variations with nuts or coconut sugar for added flavor.