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4 Ingredient Easy Cinnamon Cookies

Published: Nov 16, 2016 · Modified: Sep 22, 2020 by Meymi. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Front view of cinnamon cookies with criss cross pattern.
Easy cinnamon shortbread cookies.

You can make easy cinnamon cookies with only 4 ingredients!  It’s fun to make these crunchy cookies with kids!

Easy cinnamon cookies with criss cross pattern with cinnamon sticks in the background.

Today I want to share my easy cinnamon cookie recipe with you.  If I want to eat a delicious crunchy cookie with cinnamon flavor, this is the cookie I make: easy cinnamon shortbread cookies.  You can come up with a perfect result with only four ingredients:  flour, butter, sugar and cinnamon.

Ground cinnamon in a teaspoon.

When the cookies are in the oven, you love the smell of the cinnamon that fills your home.  You will start to count the minutes to eat.  But you should wait for 10 minutes after you take them from the oven as they continue cooking and become crunchy.

If you want to make cookies with your kids, this is the recipe.  You can have fun with them without any chaos in the kitchen.

This cookie has become one of my niece’s favorites and recently she has made it by herself.

Below you can see how she has made it!

How to Make Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies with Step by Step Pictures

First she mixes flour and sugar and then she adds ground cinnamon and mixes well.  Later she adds the butter and kneads the dough with her hands until all becomes together.  That’s all!

Combining flour, sugar, cinnamon and cutting butter into flour mixture.

When the dough becomes together and you are able to roll the dough into a ball -as my niece shows below, it is time to stop kneading.

A hand holding the cookie dough ball.So just mix the sugar, flour, cinnamon and add the butter.  Your dough is ready!

Later,

There are 3 steps: rolling the dough into balls, flattening them and giving shape with a fork.

First you should roll the dough into 25 grams balls (a little bit more than 1 tablespoon). Alternatively, you can divide the dough into 22 pieces and roll them into balls as this recipe makes 22 cookies.                                                                                                                                                                                 Cinnamon cookie dough ball in a teaspoon.

Cookie dough balls on a parchment paper.

Then in the second step you should press the balls preferably with a back of a measuring cup or flat-bottomed glass to have an even flatness.  Don’t forget to put a parchment paper on the dough so the glass or measuring cup won’t stick to the dough. You can flatten them with the palm of your hand too.

Flattening the cookie dough balls with a measuring cup.

Flattened cookie dough balls on a parchment paper.

Finally, press the dough with a fork.   I don’t want too thick cookies so I use the fork in the third step instead of second.

Making criss cross pattern with a back of a fork.

4 ingredient Easy Cinnamon Cookies before baking

After all these steps, your dough is ready to bake.  Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. After 12 minutes it is better to check the oven. Later you should let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.  After cooling, they will become crunchy.

Baked cinnamon cookies on a parchment paper.

   Finally, grab a glass of milk and enjoy your cookies! 😉

Cinnamon cookies on a glass of milk with the stacked cookies in the background.

If you like shortbread cookies, you should check my other variations:
  • Almond Shortbread Cookies
  • Slice-and-Bake Orange Cookies
  • Easy Slice-and-Bake Vanilla Cookies
You may also enjoy Turkish Halva if you like shortbread cookies. Although the texture is totally different, it is so yummy with the same main ingredients!
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4 ingredient easy cinnamon cookies
Easy cinnamon cookies with criss cross pattern with cinnamon sticks in the background.

4 Ingredient Easy Cinnamon Cookies

These easy cinnamon cookies are crunchy and delicious with only 4 ingredients!
4.98 from 71 votes
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Course: Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Meymi

Ingredients

  • 280 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour (dip and sweep)*
  • 185 g (¾ cup and 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter,** at room temperature, cut into cubes
  • 105 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon***
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F(177°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • Put flour and sugar in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Add ground cinnamon and mix until combined well.
  • Add butter to the flour mixture and knead well until the dough becomes together.
  • Take small pieces (25grams- a little bit more than 1 tablespoon can take) of the dough and roll them into balls. Alternatively, as this recipe makes 22 cookies, you can divide the dough into 22 pieces and roll them into balls. Press the balls preferably with a flat-bottomed glass or a measuring cup to flatten them evenly or with the palm of your hand and finally give a shape with a fork.
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool. They will be crunchier as they cool.  When they are cool, store the cookies in an airtight container to keep their freshness.

Notes

*You can click here for dip and sweep method if you use cup measurements.
**When you squeeze the dough, it comes together (I always use the amount stated in the recipe) but if you have a hard time doing so, you can add an extra tablespoon of butter. If you want your shortbread cookies too buttery, you can use 225grams (1 cup) of butter instead of 185 grams.
***You should use 1 and ½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon for lightly flavored cinnamon cookies.
How to Store Cookies: They keep well in an airtight container at room temperature up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can thaw overnight in the fridge.
The calorie information above is an estimate that is provided by an online nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal
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  1. Magz

    October 29, 2017 at 4:43 am

    I just baked and ate my first batch; they are delicious! I love pie crust, and this cookie reminds me of it. It’s a simple cookie, not too sweet, with the perfect amount of cinnamon. I can’t wait for the next batch which should be ready soon. Thank you so much for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Meymi

      October 29, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Thank you very much for your detailed comment. I am so happy you loved them 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Marsha B.

    October 06, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    4 stars
    Hi, I made these. I was a little disappointed in the flavor. I think they would be better with salted butter instead of unsalted, so I will try that next time, since they were so easy to make and deserve a second try. I think though, that I might have overbaked a little. Your recipe said ‘until slightly brown on the edges’, and mine didn’t, so I left them in a couple extra minutes. Next time I will do 14 minutes and take them out regardless of my brown edges. I might also get a stamp of some kind instead of using a fork, because people will think they are peanut butter, because of the criss cross look. I love cinnamon, so I will try these again.

    Reply
    • Meymi

      October 06, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Marsha! It sounds it is better to take them out after 14 minutes. The top of the cookies will be a little bit soft after 14 minutes but they will be crunchy as they cool. I’ll be so glad if you share your experience with salted butter! Thank you for your comment.

      Reply
    • Nicola

      October 21, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Hi, does the oven setting need to be on fan?

      Reply
      • Meymi

        October 22, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Nicola, It takes almost 14 minutes on fan and 18 minutes without fan. Enjoy!

        Reply
  3. Daniela

    December 07, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    Hello. How long we can keep them?

    Reply
    • Meymi

      December 07, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Daniela, You can keep these baked and totally cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to a week and freeze them up to 3 weeks. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Deb

    December 16, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    These were easy to make a wonderful to eat!

    Reply
    • Meymi

      December 16, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you for your comment, Deb! I am so glad you enjoyed these cookies. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shelley

    March 29, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    4 stars
    Easiest recipe ever but added a tablespoon of milk to help bind dough. Best shortcake I made, no crumbling dry or to sticky dough.did refrigerate mixture until I was ready to use it around 10- 15 mins. Crunchy cookies on the outside cooked on the inside yepee.

    Reply
    • Meymi

      March 29, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Hi Shelley, Thank you for your comment! I am so happy you enjoyed these cookies!

      Reply
  6. Leya

    July 21, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    It is such an easy recipe but either the flour has to be minimized or the butter has to be more.somehow it needs a liquid ingredient.I added 1/4 cup of milk. I.liked it a lot.txs

    Reply
    • Meymi

      July 21, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Hi Leya, I am so glad you enjoyed these cookies. When you squeeze the dough, it comes together but adding extra butter or adding a little milk works too. Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
      • Tracy

        November 13, 2020 at 5:58 pm

        Hi,
        Can I replace the butter with a non dairy version? I’m going to try it but curious if you have. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Meymi

          November 13, 2020 at 10:26 pm

          Hi Tracy, It still tastes good but the flavor changes as the main flavors are butter and cinnamon in this recipe. If you try I’ll be happy if you share your feedback. Thank you!

          Reply
  7. Abelina

    October 12, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe. Made it with my son,. Added 1/4milk for dough to form. Cape out perfect. We all like the cookies a lot.

    Reply
    • Meymi

      October 14, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Abelina, I am so glad both you and your son enjoyed these cookies so much! Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  8. Liz Sifuentes

    December 21, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, these were so good!! I followed the recipe exactly. It just takes a little patience for the dough to come together. The butter must be room temperature and very soft. I used my hands towards the end to knead the dough together. I will definitely make these again.

    Reply
    • Meymi

      December 21, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Liz, I’m so happy that you loved these cookies so much. Thank you for your comment!

      Reply

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