Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This simple step helps ensure that your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick, resulting in a tremendous ease when it’s time to remove them.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth mixture that is the foundation of your cookies. Make sure to blend well to incorporate plenty of air, which contributes to the desired texture.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This gradual approach allows your mixture to emulsify, creating a tremendous and cohesive batter.
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Stir in the vanilla extract, which infuses the cookies with a warm and inviting aroma that pairs beautifully with the other flavors.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. This step ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed, which is crucial for achieving a consistent flavor in your cookies.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies. You want the texture to remain soft and tender.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and optionally roll in coarse sugar. This extra touch of sugar adds a delightful sparkle and slight crunch to your cookies.
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Space the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving room for spreading. This ensures that as they bake, each cookie has the chance to expand beautifully.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue to firm up as they cool, retaining a soft and chewy center that is a hallmark of a perfect cookie.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This brief resting period helps to enhance their flavor and texture while preventing them from breaking apart.
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Store in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days to keep them fresh and delicious.
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