Ingredients
For the cookie dough:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For the cinnamon swirl:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
6. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon sugar ingredients.
7. Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly.
8. Brush tops lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
9. Swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
• Don’t overbake—cookies stay soft as they cool.
• Chill dough briefly if it feels too soft.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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