Description
Classic homemade cookies with a perfect texture – crispy edges and soft centers. These make-ahead friendly cookies are ideal for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Butter (room temperature)
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix well
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Bake until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone
- Cool on baking sheet
Notes
- Can prepare dough up to 3 days in advance and keep refrigerated
- Cookies can be baked 1-2 days before serving if stored in an airtight container
- Always chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading
- Use butter instead of margarine for best results
- Cookies are done when edges are set but centers look slightly underdone
- Recipe can be doubled
- Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor, preferably Ceylon cinnamon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
Keywords: cookies, make-ahead cookies, homemade cookies, cinnamon cookies, party desserts
