Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crumbly, and infused with warm cinnamon goodness. Perfect for any occasion, these easy cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Make them today for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar and mix with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add cinnamon and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add flour and mix. The dough will look crumbly but it will come together.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in waxed paper, flatten into a disk, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Unwrap each disk and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a ¼ inch thick circle. Cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake cookies for 24 to 28 minutes, or until they start to brown on the edges.
- Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: You can freeze the dough for up to three months. Just thaw in the fridge before baking.
- Variations: Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Gifting: These cookies make great gifts! Package them in a decorative tin.
- Serving: Enjoy them with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate for the perfect pairing.