Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
The combination of cinnamon and chocolate in these Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies adds warmth to a classic cookie. They are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie trays, cookie exchanges, or an afternoon treat any time of year.
I have been adding a hint of cinnamon in chocolate chip cookies for years and my family loves them. While I make these year round, and even send them to my college kids, I thought they’d be a great addition to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies because cinnamon is such a warming spice. These cinnamon spice cookies are a testament.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cinnamon chocolate chip cookies are a twist on the classic. The cinnamon adds an extra layer of flavor.
- They are a welcome addition to holiday cookie trays. Disguised as a regular chocolate chip cookie, one bite and you know it’s something special.
- Bake them anytime of year. These chocolate chip cookies with cinnamon are a family favorite. I make them to send to my boys at college often.
Ingredients
These cinnamon chocolate chip cookies use everyday baking ingredients, along with two types of chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar – I used light brown sugar, not dark brown sugar
- Sugar
- Large Eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Check the recipe card below for full instructions.
Tips and Suggestions
- Use a cookie scoop for so all the cookies are the same size and will bake evenly.
- There’s no chilling time necessary for this chocolate chip cinnamon cookie dough.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips.
- Measure the flour correctly for the best cookie texture.
- For the best cinnamon flavor, use a high quality cinnamon. I like King Arthur Baking cinnamon.
- Remove the cookies from the sheet pan to cool completely before storing them.
- Store these chocolate chip cinnamon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
What can I serve with chocolate chip cinnamon cookies?
I’m not sure there’s anything better with a chocolate chip cookie than milk. If you serve a couple of these cookies after dinner, try pairing them with a The combination of cinnamon and chocolate in these Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies adds warmth to a classic cookie. They are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie trays, cookie exchanges, or an afternoon treat any time of year.
I have been adding a hint of cinnamon in chocolate chip cookies for years and my family loves them. While I make these year round, and even send them to my college kids, I thought they’d be a great addition to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies because cinnamon is such a warming spice. These cinnamon spice cookies are another family favorite that showcases the flavor.
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, as well as a member of other various affiliate programs, I earn a nominal commission if products are purchased through links at no additional charge to you.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cinnamon chocolate chip cookies are a twist on the classic. The cinnamon adds an extra layer of flavor.
- They are a welcome addition to holiday cookie trays. Disguised as a regular chocolate chip cookie, one bite and you know it’s something special.
- Bake them anytime of year. These chocolate chip cookies with cinnamon are a family favorite. I make them to send to my boys at college often.
Ingredients
The ingredients for cinnamon chocolate chip cookies are made with readily available ingredients and two types of chocolate chips for extra chocolaty flavor.
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar – I used light brown sugar, not dark brown sugar
- Sugar
- Large Eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Check the recipe card below for full instructions.
Tips and Suggestions
- Use a cookie scoop for so all the cookies are the same size and will bake evenly.
- There’s no chilling time necessary for this chocolate chip cinnamon cookie dough.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chips.
- Measure the flour correctly for the best cookie texture.
- For the best cinnamon flavor, use a high quality cinnamon. I like King Arthur Baking cinnamon.
- Remove the cookies from the sheet pan to cool completely before storing them.
- Store these chocolate chip cinnamon cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
What can I serve with chocolate chip cinnamon cookies?
I’m not sure there’s anything better with a chocolate chip cookie than milk but if you serve a couple of these cookies after dinner, try pairing them with a Mexicocoa. For a real treat, make no-churn vanilla ice cream and serve with the cookies.
Serve a classic chocolate chip cookie on a cookie tray with this cinnamon version.
Can I add nuts to cinnamon chocolate chip cookies?
Yes! Walnuts or pecans would be a great addition. I suggest anywhere from half a cup to three-quarters of a cup of nuts.
Do I have to use two types of chocolate chips?
No, you can use one type, but using two elevates the flavor.
. For a real treat, make no-churn vanilla ice cream and serve with the cookies.
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Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.2¼ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- In a separate bowl, add the softened butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with a mixer until creamy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add the flour mixture and mix, starting on low, then increasing the speed, until blended. Stir in the milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips.1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Thanks Ellen for sharing this. We have been planning to host a Thanksgiving dinner at my younger brother this time around and everyone has decided to bring one meal each for the celebration. Glad that I could find your recipe. I love baking and will be trying this one for Thanksgiving. I hope everyone likes it. Will let you know how it turns out to be.