
These gluten-free cinnamon sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavour. They’re one of my favourite cozy treats to bake — and nobody ever guesses they’re gluten-free!
Whether you’re baking for the holidays, or just craving something sweet with a cup of coffee, these cookies are always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free 1:1 all purpose flour ( with xanthan gum)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy ( about 2-3 minutes)
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the dough into balls ( about 1 ½ tablespoons each, or use a cookie scoop), then coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centres are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Tips
- 🤎 Don’t overbake! the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- ☕️ They’re delicious with a hot coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.
- 🫙 Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- ❄️ Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 9-11 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 18-20 cookies
I hope you love these cinnamon sugar cookies as much as i do! Happy baking! 🤎