Description
These Cinnamon Panko Cookies are delightfully crisp on the outside with a tender, buttery interior. Coated in sweet confectioners' sugar and infused with warm cinnamon, they offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Easy to make and perfect for holiday treats or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Coating
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling and dusting)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, panko bread crumbs, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well combined to form the cookie dough.
- Shape the dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Take each ball and drop it into the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, rolling lightly to coat evenly. Reserve any remaining sugar after coating. Place the coated dough balls on ungreased baking sheets. For easy cleanup and to prevent sticking, you can line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake and coat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies on the prepared baking sheets for 10 to 12 minutes until they are lightly browned and the tops have characteristic cracks. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, toss the cookies in the reserved confectioners' sugar, shaking off any excess sugar for a perfect final coating.
Notes
- Using panko bread crumbs adds a unique crisp texture to the cookies compared to traditional cookie crumbs.
- Lining baking sheets with parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before tossing in the final sugar coating to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
