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The BEST Cinnamon Cookies

Soft, chewy, and swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar, these cookies are like a cinnamon roll in every bite. With golden edges and gooey centers, they’re the ultimate cozy crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Filling:

12 tbsp ( sticks) salted butter, softened

1½ cups brown sugar (packed)

3 tbsp cinnamon

Dough:

2 cups salted butter (4 sticks), softened

3⅓ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

4 tsp vanilla extract

7 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

1½ tsp kosher salt

3 tsp cream of tartar

For Rolling:

⅔ cup granulated sugar

3 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Combine with wet ingredients.

Mix filling ingredients separately.

Scoop dough, flatten slightly, add a spoonful of filling, and fold dough over to seal.

Roll in cinnamon sugar and place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 min until edges are golden. Cool slightly.

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