Simple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Submitted by DiesAtDieting

"Really easy recipe that goes really well with a cup of tea or coffee! I eat this whenever I want a sweet snack or even as a comfort food."

 

• Ready In: 47mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24-32 cookies

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar

directions

1. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Stir in egg.
3. Measure out and pour in flour and 1 tsp of cinnamon, combine well.
4. Cover with cling foil and stick in fridge for twenty minutes for easier handling.
5. In a small plate, combine remaining tsp of cinnamon and 2 tbsp of sugar.
6. Using hands, mold small balls of dough around 2-3 cm across (~1 inch) and coat in cinnamon and sugar mixture, place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Preheat oven to 350 fahrenheit (Or ~180 celsius).
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden-brown.