These Buttery Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies are everything cozy baking should be: rich, soft, warmly spiced, and deeply comforting. Made with real butter and plenty of brown sugar, they have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center with lightly crisp, golden edges. The cinnamon-forward flavor is enhanced by a touch of nutmeg, creating that classic bakery-style aroma that fills the kitchen as they bake.
What makes these cookies especially irresistible is their simplicity. There’s no chilling required, the dough comes together quickly, and the results are consistently soft and flavorful. Rolling each cookie in granulated sugar before baking adds a delicate crunch and a subtle sparkle, while also helping the cookies spread evenly in the oven. These cookies are perfect for everyday treats, holiday trays, or whenever you want something warm and nostalgic.
They pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk and stay soft for days, making them ideal for sharing or gifting. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or enjoying a quiet moment at home, these cookies deliver comfort in every bite.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Approx.: 180 kcal per cookie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
