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Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

These buttery Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies are delicately infused with the warmth of rich cinnamon and coated in a delightful layer of crunchy cinnamon sugar. Perfectly crumbly and irresistibly flavorful, they make an ideal holiday treat, festive party addition, or thoughtful homemade gift for loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Course baking, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Cookies

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets
  • 1 Stand Mixer
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup Icing sugar sifted
  • 1 ¼ cups All purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Cinnamon sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and icing sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour, cinnamon and mix until the dough comes together.

Shape and Chill:

  • Roll the dough into a log (about 2 inches in diameter).
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Bake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a sharp knife slice the cookies into circles and coat the cookies in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

For cut out cinnamon shortbread cookies form the dough into a square, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin roll the chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness.Use a cookie cutter and cut dough, placing on a parchment lined baking sheet as you go. Transfer to the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
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