Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- White sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (225g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Cream cheese frosting: 1 cup (225g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2/5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cookies with the cream cheese frosting.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Warm and comforting
- Sweet and spicy
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! They taste just like cinnamon rolls."
- "I love the combination of the sweet dough and the cinnamon filling."
- "These are the best cookies I've ever had!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a tender cookie.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have cream cheese frosting, you can use vanilla frosting or your favorite frosting.
- These cookies are best served warm, fresh out of the oven.
