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Cinnamon Circles

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These Cinnamon Circles are a nostalgic treat that combines the warmth of ground cinnamon with the richness of a buttery shortbread dough. The cookies are pressed flat, baked until golden, and then half-dipped in melted semi-sweet or milk chocolate for a beautiful two-tone finish. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet, spiced aroma, they are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant yet approachable dessert that feels homemade and heartfelt.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1353.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Cinnamon Circles are a nostalgic treat that combines the warmth of ground cinnamon with the richness of a buttery shortbread dough. The cookies are pressed flat, baked until golden, and then half-dipped in melted semi-sweet or milk chocolate for a beautiful two-tone finish. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet, spiced aroma, they are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying a sweet craving. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant yet approachable dessert that feels homemade and heartfelt.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2/3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cup All purpose flour unsifted
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Semisweet/milk chocolate
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. 2
    Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  5. 5
    Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating just until combined. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm but not hard, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  7. 7
    Shape the dough into 3/4-inch balls using about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
  8. 8
    Place the dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 1/2 inches apart.
  9. 9
    Using the bottom of a floured glass, press each ball flat into a 2-inch circle.
  10. 10
    Bake until the edges are just golden, about 6 minutes. Do not overbake.
  11. 11
    Remove the cookies from the baking sheets to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
  12. 12
    In a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chocolate morsels, stirring constantly until smooth.
  13. 13
    Using a small spatula, frost half of each cookie with the melted chocolate.
  14. 14
    Place the frosted cookies on a rack to let the chocolate set.
  15. 15
    Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1353.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67.2g104%
Saturated Fat 41.0g205%
Cholesterol 136.8mg46%
Sodium 1682.9mg71%
Total Carbohydrate 168.9g57%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
Sugars 71.1g
Protein 17.2g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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