Description
Cinnamon Star Cookies are a festive delight that fills your home with the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon and sugar. These star-shaped treats are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them an ideal addition to any holiday gathering. With a light dusting of powdered sugar resembling freshly fallen snow, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Bake a batch to create cherished memories with family and friends during this joyous season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface, cut into star shapes, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg