Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until the texture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
  6. Quickly dip the dough ball into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  7. Place the balls 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until the edges are mahogany-colored and set, but the centers remain slightly soft.
  9. Allow cookies to firm up on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.