Description
Irresistible cinnamon brown sugar cutout cookies deliver warmth and nostalgia from grandma’s kitchen. Sweet, spicy notes and buttery texture invite home bakers to create memories with simple ingredients and delightful cookie crafting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundational dough by combining dry ingredients – flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt – in a medium mixing vessel.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous texture develops.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently forming a cohesive cookie dough.
- Segment the dough into two equal portions, encase each in plastic wrap, and allow to rest and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- On a generously floured surface, roll the chilled dough to a uniform 1/4 inch thickness, creating an even canvas for cutting.
- Utilize cookie cutters to transform the dough into decorative shapes, transferring each delicate cutout onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling before embellishing.
- Construct a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Embellish cooled cookies with the spiced glaze, optionally garnishing with sprinkles or an additional dusting of cinnamon for visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp cookie shapes during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Experiment with different spice combinations like adding cardamom or ginger for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg