Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy delights coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spiced bite.

# What's Needed:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form dough.
06 - Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
07 - Portion dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll each thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
08 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets to prevent spreading together.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks until completely cooled.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • They stay genuinely chewy for days, not just the first few hours like most cookies.
  • The cinnamon-sugar coating catches the light and tastes like pure comfort in every bite.
02 -
  • Don't let them bake until they look completely done—they'll harden as they cool, so pull them out when the edges are set but centers look almost underbaked.
  • The cream of tartar is not optional if you want that signature chewiness; it's what separates these from regular sugar cookies.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop if you have one—it keeps all the cookies the same size so they bake evenly on the sheet.
  • A pinch of nutmeg in the cinnamon coating adds a subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.

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