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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies

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Cinnamon brown sugar cookies are perfect for rolling out and cutting into shapes. They are based on our favorite sugar cookies, but have the goodness of cinnamon and brown sugar baked right in!

Cinnamon brown sugar cookies cut into leaf, mushroom and acorn shapes and decorated with royal icing.

Give your sugar cookies a little twist for fall. With the warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar baked inside, these tasty cookies have just a little bit more to offer than your standard cut out cookie.

We cut them into fun fall shapes and decorated them with royal icing to make a festive dessert. They are always a hit and fun to serve at a party.

Cut out cinnamon brown sugar cookies, freshly baked.

Original Post from 2015

I just love sugar cookies.  I like to make them. I have been having fun decorating them.  I love to eat them too!  

I wanted something a little bit warmer this time.  Something with a little more depth of flavor.  

So I replaced half the sugar in my go-to sugar cookies with brown sugar and added just a bit of cinnamon.  The results were exactly what I was going for.

Collage of step by step images of small child making cookie dough in mixer.

These cookies are great for rolling and cutting.  If you want a strong cinnamon flavor, you will want to add more.  

I just wanted enough to warm up the flavor slightly.  I think it is the perfect twist but won’t upset sugar cookie purists.

Tips and Tricks

As with most baking recipes, it is best to start out with softened butter and room temperature eggs. That allows the ingredients to more readily incorporate.

Don’t overmix the dough. The trick to tender baked goods is to mix the flour until it is just incorporated, you don’t want to develop the glutens.

Give the dough a nice long chill before you try to roll it out. That will give it time to stiffen up a bit and the flavors will have a chance to meld.

You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze it if you would like. You can also make some now and freeze some dough for later.

Just defrost the frozen dough in the refrigerator overnight and it will be well chilled and ready to go the next day. The freezer can be a baker’s best friend.

As written, these cookies have a mild cinnamon flavor. Feel free to add a bit more for a stronger flavor, a grate or two of nutmeg would be delicious too.

You don’t really want the edges or bottoms of the cookies to take on much color. Bake them until they are set, but not browned.

Baked cinnamon brown sugar cookies ready to be iced.

Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes to allow them to firm up a bit. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Or they can be frozen for several months.

We like to bake the cookies a week or so in advance and freeze them until closer to the event. Then we whip up some royal icing and decorate them a day or two ahead of time.

Iced cinnamon brown sugar cookies in shapes of pumpkins, apples, leaves, a mushroom and a heart.

Once the icing is completely set, the cookies can be stacked an placed in an airtight container until you are ready to serve them. They store well at room temperature for up to a week.

More Fun Flavored Cut Out Cookie Recipes

Gingerbread cookies are another classic cut out cookie that are loaded with warm flavors and spice. This recipe is butter based and uses common spices that you are sure to love.

For softer cookies, try making sour cream cut out cookies. We also love chocolate sour cream cookies for a change.

If chocolate is your thing, dark chocolate cut out cookies are sure to be your jam. Or try peanut butter cut out cookies for a tasty peanut twist.

Check out my full collection of cut out cookie recipes and choose your favorite.

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Yield: 48 Cookies

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon brown sugar cookies cut into leaf, mushroom and acorn shapes and decorated with royal icing.

These tender sugar cookies have the goodness of cinnamon and brown sugar baked right in. They are perfect for rolling, cutting into shapes and decorating.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar. 
  2. Add eggs and flavoring mix until completely incorporated
  3. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon until just combined.
  4. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F
  6. Place half the dough  onto a floured surface and roll to 1/4-1/2 inch thick.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake 6-8 minutes
  7. Cool on sheet for a couple of minutes and then move to a cooling rack.
  8. Allow to completely cool before you decorate

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

48

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 135Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 122mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g

All nutritional information is estimated and will depend on the exact ingredients you use.

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These tender sugar cookies have the goodness of cinnamon and brown sugar baked right in. They are perfect for rolling, cutting into shapes and decorating.

Thanks for sharing!

June

Monday 14th of November 2022

Can this be used as a blind bake pie crust when making like a dutch apple or caramelized pear pie.

Carlee

Monday 14th of November 2022

Sure! You could bake them like this and then arrange them over your baked pie if you want. That would be pretty and taste amazing!

Edye Nicole

Sunday 17th of July 2016

Pinned! Can't wait to make a batch :)

Blessings, Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

Carlee

Monday 18th of July 2016

Thank you! They are so good and perfect for fall!

Jennifer

Thursday 17th of December 2015

Simple Delicious cookies that look beautiful!! Thanks for sharing with Saucy Saturdays!!! These will work for most holidays!!

Carlee

Friday 18th of December 2015

Thank you! These were great fun to make!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Wednesday 16th of December 2015

Carlee! One of my co-workers is always pleading with me to make cookies... And wants cinnamon in them. This cookie will be a hit for sure!

Carlee

Wednesday 16th of December 2015

Perfect! I hope they love them!

Unknown

Tuesday 15th of December 2015

Ooh the brown sugar & cinnamon switch sounds great!! Love the Leaves! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on Twitter! Have a great week! Kim

Carlee

Wednesday 16th of December 2015

Thank you! It was just to play a bit with one of my favorite recipes.

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