Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies
Soft, buttery, and perfectly spiced, Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies are a dreamy treat that practically dissolve on your tongue. These delicate cookies are made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of cinnamon for a cozy, dessert-forward flavor. Enhanced by cornstarch for that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re finished with a generous coating of cinnamon-sugar for a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holidays, dessert platters, or anytime you’re craving a little comfort. Serve them with a warm cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy a cookie experience that's guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 60 grams powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
While the cookies are baking, combine the powdered sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
Allow the cookies to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still warm.
Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.1 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.0 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*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.
