🛒 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:
With milk or spiced chai tea
Stacked in a jar as a gift
Served warm with a dusting of extra cinnamon
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Gluten-Free? Swap flour for 1:1 GF blend — works beautifully
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Dough keeps 3 days in fridge or 3 months in freezer — bake from frozen (+1–2 mins)
❄️ Freeze Baked Cookies: Reheat in toaster oven for fresh-from-the-oven taste
🍯 Brown Sugar Twist: Replace half the granulated sugar with brown sugar for deeper flavor
🧁 Mini Version: Use a teaspoon for bite-sized treats — bake 8–9 mins
🧈 Extra Buttery? Brush warm cookies with melted butter and roll in more cinnamon sugar
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Egg yolk only = richer, more tender crumb (less moisture than whole egg)
Cinnamon sugar coating = crispy-spiced exterior with soft interior
No chill time = faster results without spreading too much
High butter content = melt-in-your-mouth texture
It’s not magic — it’s cookie wisdom passed down through kitchens everywhere. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Sweet
You don’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good butter, real sugar, and love.
These Cinnamon Butter Cookies prove that the most beloved treats are often the simplest — where every bite tastes like comfort, care, and childhood joy.
So next time you want to bake something beautiful…
Grab that mixing bowl.
Whip up this easy recipe.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of cinnamon, vanilla, and home-baked happiness.
Because sometimes, happiness comes rolled in sugar. 💛