Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and light brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for coating.
- Form dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Place balls on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with reserved cinnamon sugar after baking and cool on wire rack.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper mixing consistency.
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg