Dessert

Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

ByLana Polati January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Introduction

These buttery brown sugar cinnamon cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The warm cinnamon pairs beautifully with rich brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, creating a comforting treat you’ll want to bake again and again.

A close-up view of a single cookie with a soft, crinkly texture covered in coarse sugar crystals. The cookie is round with deep cracks on the surface, and in the center, there is a shiny dollop of dark amber jam that looks sticky and smooth. The cookie’s color is warm golden-brown, and the sugar crystals add a sparkling effect all over. The cookie is resting on a white marbled surface, with parts of other cookies blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined.
Step 7: Fold in the chocolate chips if desired.
Step 8: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Step 9: Drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 10: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden-brown with soft centers.
Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For a dairy-free option, swap unsalted butter with coconut oil.
Try adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To refresh, warm them briefly in the microwave or oven before serving to enjoy soft, fresh-baked texture.

How to Serve

A close-up of a single cookie covered in large sugar crystals giving it a sparkling texture, with a deep amber-colored jelly filling in the center that looks glossy and smooth; the cookie surface is cracked and rough, showing a soft and chewy inside, resting on another similar cookie with blurred white marbled texture background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, you can freeze the dough wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.

Can I omit the chocolate chips?

Absolutely! The cookies are delicious on their own with just cinnamon and brown sugar, but chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.

Lana Polati