grandma's cinnamon toast cookies

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Recipe by
Stacy Gray
Newnan, GA

This is my original recipe that took me a while to get right. This cookie is NOT a Snicker Doodle! It is a thin, crispy, buttery delight - just like that warm cinnamon toast my grandma used to make for me! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For grandma's cinnamon toast cookies

  • 2 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    butter flavored shortening (crisco®)
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2
    eggs
  • CINNAMON/SUGAR MIXTURE
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon

How To Make grandma's cinnamon toast cookies

  • 1
    PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
  • 2
    COMBINE flour and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 T. cinnamon in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Form rounded tablespoon and roll in Cinnamon/Sugar mixture then move onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten out slightly with the bottom of a buttered glass. *Mixture may need to be refrigerated for about 10 minutes in order to handle with Cinnamon/Sugar mixture.
  • 3
    BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center (just like your grandma’s cinnamon toast!). Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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