Cinnamon Crackle Cookies
Warm, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Cinnamon Crackle Cookies are the perfect treat for cinnamon lovers and holiday gatherings. With a tender center and a signature crackled top, these cookies are rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. The recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and cream of tartar with creamy butter and rich brown sugar for a flavor-packed dough that bakes to perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether you're making these for a cozy dessert or a festive cookie swap, their sweet cinnamon aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture are guaranteed to impress. Pair them with a warm cup of tea or coffee for the ultimate indulgence. These easy, crowd-pleasing cookies are as simple to make as they are to devour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, roll it into a ball, and then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Place the coated dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the balls about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a crackled appearance. Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious cinnamon crackle cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1980 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 540.0 g | 196% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*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.
