Cinnamon Sugar Butter Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Assemble all the required ingredients before starting.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

3. 3

   Mix the white sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl and set the mixture aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and remaining white sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed. Mix in the softened butter until the texture turns grainy, then add the eggs and vanilla and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

6. 6

   Stir the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture on low speed, mixing only until just incorporated — overworking the dough will result in tough cookies.

7. 7

   Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.