Cinnamon Chip Gems
Delight your taste buds with Cinnamon Chip Gems, the perfect bite-sized treats bursting with warm, spiced flavor. These tender, golden gems are made with a buttery dough infused with ground cinnamon and studded with melty cinnamon chips, creating a rich, aromatic experience in every bite. Quick to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep, these irresistible morsels bake to perfection in under 12 minutes, making them a must-have for last-minute dessert cravings or cozy gatherings. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for added crunch and sweetness, and serve these versatile treats warm or at room temperature. Ideal for holiday baking or as a comforting snack, Cinnamon Chip Gems are your new go-to for easy-to-make, cinnamon-forward indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 0.75 cups Cinnamon chips
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Add the diced cold butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the cinnamon chips to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the dough mounds with coarse sugar for added texture and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the gems are lightly golden on the edges and set in the center.
Remove the gems from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.3 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 598 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 2166 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.9 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 564 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
