Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies

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This recipe for cinnamon sugar cookies is meant to mimic a Mrs. Fields cookie — for those times you can't get to the mall cookie shop!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  3. Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.

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  4. Blend brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed. Add butter and blend until grainy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until light and fluffy.

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  5. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.

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  6. Add to butter-sugar mixture, mixing at low speed just long enough to combine. Overmixing makes tough cookies.

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  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball into cinnamon sugar to coat. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from sheets and let cool on racks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240 Calories
11g Fat
33g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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