13 April 2011

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

I don't know about you guys, but I slept great! I had the whole bed to myself because John is out of town on business. I sure do miss that guy, but I'm certainly not complaining about the rejuvinating effects of spending one night free of sheet-stealing and the occasional snore.

Rolling cookies.

He went on a kamikaze trip to NYC! And kind of wish I could have gone along for the ride.

Monday night, the night before he left, John had 2 (two!) desserts. Ice cream and 2 of these cookies. This is a no-no in our house, but I let him get away with because of the following excuse...

"But I'm leaving for a whole day! Which means you get more cookies than me! I'm eating mine now!"

Dough rolled in turbinado sugar.

Ok, ok. He's right. It's only fair that he gets his share of these cookies. After all, they're delicious! If I had to leave the cookie jar behind I would have done the same thing (and packed a few more "for the road").

This recipe is from an old Cooking Light magazine. They are very sweet and chewy, but small enough where you can get away with eating 2 or 3. I will say that they are a bit time sensitive. An extra minute or two in the oven result in hocky pucks instead of a warm chewy snack. I've done this many a time and just threw out the whole batch and had to start over.


Baked to perfection!


Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup cake flour
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:
1. Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until well blended. Add corn syrup, vanilla, and egg and beat 3 minutes or until well blended. Combine flour, salt, and cinnamon and mix into butter mixture. Stir until just combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and cool for one hour.

2. Preheat oven to 375. Combine 1/2 cup turbinado sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape dough into small balls and toss in sugar mixture. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes.


Question: Do you enjoy alone time when your significant other is away?
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31 comments:

  1. AmYaroundthecornerApril 13, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh Hannah, these look so good! I love a good chewy cookie :) (Also, I notice you have a silpat... must get one of those!)

    Actually, Jon & I haven't traveled too much (separately) since we got married... but that is going to change this year (I'm headed to Denver at the end of the month; He's headed to Vegas in June). I bet I'll sleep a LOT better with the bed to myself (... not really 'to myself'... I do have two cats, haha), and I think I will enjoy the time alone-- to be on my own schedule again for a few days. ... With that said, I think I might also get a little bored & lonely. I'll enjoy myself, but look forward to his return!

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  2. AmYaroundthecornerApril 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    PS: John's day-trip sounds awesome... I bet it was tiring but exhilarating at the same time :) I clicked over to the Pioneers website to check out what they do, and it sounds like an incredible ministry.

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  3. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Definitely sending this recipe to my husband, ASAP. He is obsessed with anything related to cinnamon and cookies.

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  4. JenApril 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh yummy, yummy!!! So need to print this off!

    Happy Wednesday Darling! xo

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  5. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}April 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Amy- Yes, I used the silpat for the first time and LOVED it! Also, the ministry is awesome, John directs the Edge program (short term missions for 20 somethings.)

    Vivien- That's right! Make HIM bake those cookies! ;-)

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  6. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineApril 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    These look so good...thanks for sharing. :)

    Happy Wednesday.

    xoxo

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  7. FeliciaApril 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Yum! Those cookies look delicious. :)

    I've been dying to get my hands on a silpat. I would bake all the time if I had one!

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  8. FinchmamaApril 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Wow, those cookies DO look delicious...and the pictures look great too! Nicely done, HB ;D

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  9. christinelovestotravelApril 13, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I'm not a good baker so can I please have some cookies?

    Looks delish!

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  10. Magdalena ViktoriaApril 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Look delicious!
    That's so great what the ministry is doing!

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  11. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}April 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Felicia- Yes, get one! I bet you can find one cheap online. They work so well!

    And if any of you ever want to try the food and me do the cooking, my house is open! Hospitality is my love language. :) So, if you're ever in Orlando...

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  12. TexaGermaFinlaNadianApril 13, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    How simple and beautiful do these look!
    I am glad you stopped by my blog today, cause now I get a good chance to look around yours ;)

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  13. Diana MieczanApril 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Those cookies look so delicious and I could have a few right now:) Thanks for the recipe. Im totally going to make them. Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting a charming necklace GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in:)

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  14. ali v.April 13, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    So happy to have stumbled on your lovely blog--and now I'm craving these killer looking cookies! Cooking Light has the best recipes :) Thanks for sharing!

    Also, with your love of travel and food, you might like my {ode to France giveaway}! stop by to check it out soon :) xoxo {av}

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  15. Sara SzatmaryApril 13, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    yum yum yum yum!!!

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  16. GloriaApril 13, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    mmmm i LOVE cinnamon, and these get extra bonus points for being so sparkly :-)

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  17. kApril 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    those look delicious!! (I also sleep so much better with no husband in bed!)

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  18. CatApril 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Ha...I like the way he thinks...he should have gotten an extra cookie (for the road) for creativity :)

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  19. Orange and ClovesApril 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I love these cookies!
    Thank you for the comment, I love your blog! Will you follow me back?

    orangeandcloves.blogspot.com

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  20. travelkateApril 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Those cookies look just delicious! I will have to try that recipe!

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  21. JillianApril 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    love cinnamon and sugar together! kind of reminds me of cinnamon toast crunch. yummmmm...

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  22. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!April 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I have a super hard time sleeping without the hubby, but I do enjoy when he's away :) All day shopping and chick flicks galore. Those cookies look delicious!

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  23. Bess V.April 13, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Hi there! Yep, Courtney and I are friends, and I found you through her blog. I love all things travel-oriented, so I'm excited to read about all the places you visit and the cultures you experience through your new and old international friends!

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  24. lenoracleApril 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Mmmm those look delicious!

    I don't have a significant other, so I enjoy alone time all the time! (I am coming to appreciate it more and more as time passes. : ))

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  25. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}April 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Jillian M.- Yes, they do kind of taste like that now that you mention it. Just with better ingredients and much less corn product!

    Lenoracle- I understand. I lived by myself for 2 years and it was the best experience in my life. Sometimes I miss it. I really learned to be happy on my own and I think it is awesome that you are too. It's truly a gift.

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  26. amourissimaApril 14, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    This looks so easy and tasty! A must try!!

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  27. CourtneyApril 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I think I need to make some cookies this weekend! And you are lucky. My husband snores more than Occasionally. Ugh.

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  28. Young People in LoveApril 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    oh. my. amazing.

    must. make. these. stat.

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  29. beau&lindeeApril 18, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    those sugar cookies look so good.
    i think i'll have to make them!
    ...new follower:)

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  30. tianeApril 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    hi hannah!

    thanks for visiting my blog
    :)

    i love your blog and i can't wait to try this recipe!!!

    xoTiane

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  31. AmandaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    These look like my kind of cookies! YUM! Bookmarking :)

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