The Best Soft Cinnamon Cookies
No matter the occasion, you can't go wrong with these super soft and buttery cinnamon cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted melted butter (warm but not hot)
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt melt the 2 sticks of butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds. The butter should be mostly melted but NOT hot.
- Using a mixer or beaters, mix the butter and sugars until they are creamy.
- Add the vanilla and the egg, plus 1 additional egg yolk. Mix for a few seconds at low speed, but be careful not to over-mix or the cookies will be stiff.
- In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, add the flour mixture to your cookie dough. Mix until all ingredients have been evenly incorporated. Next, mix in the chopped walnuts.
- For best results, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before baking (This helps the cookies stay as thick as possible).
- Roll the dough into 2 tbsp sized balls (about 2 inches in diameter) and place them on a cookie sheet. Bake for 9 - 11 minutes until the cookies just start to take on a golden color (it's always a good idea to keep a close eye on the first batch to be sure you don't over-bake them).
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring them to a cookie rack to finish cooling. The cookies will sink down slightly while cooling. Once they've cooled, you will be the proud creator of the softest and creamiest cinnamon cookies in all existence. Enjoy!