Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these buttery and aromatic Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon, these cookies strike the perfect balance between tender texture and warm spice. Infused with a hint of vanilla for added depth, the dough is easy to roll and shape into your desired designs, making them as fun to make as they are to eat. A sprinkle of granulated sugar on top adds an irresistible touch of sparkle and sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and bake time, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or a cozy snack anytime. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and fragrant cinnamon flavor will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 90 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface and form it into a cohesive ball. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes. Place the cut-outs onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch of space between each cookie.
If desired, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar for extra sweetness and texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.0 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.9 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.0 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 338 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.
