Delicious Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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If you have a sweet tooth like us, you are absolutely going to love this recipe. A classic take on chocolate chip cookies but with a twist of cinnamon.

There’s something magical about the aroma of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. It’s like an instant trip down memory lane.

I’ve learned that the secret to perfect cookies isn’t just in the ingredients, but in the little tricks you pick up along the way. For instance know your oven cooking at the right temperature —it’s the foundation of that irresistible chewy texture we all crave.

But let’s talk about sugar for a moment.

Did you know that the type of sugar you use can dramatically change your cookies?

Using more granulated sugar will give your cookies a crispier edge, while brown sugar leads to a softer, more tender bite.

And here’s a personal tip from me don’t skimp on the vanilla extract.

There’s a sprinkle of flour on the nose, a dollop of batter on the cheek, and a kitchen that’s seen better days. But amidst the chaos, there’s a chorus of giggles and the sweetest little hands eager to help. Baking with my kids is less about the perfect cookie and more about the perfect moment.

We start with something simple, like chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. The recipe is forgiving, which is perfect for little ones who measure ingredients with their hearts rather than with a measuring cup. It’s about the process, the mess, and the magic of transforming butter, sugar, and flour into memories.

I’ve learned to let go of control, to embrace the flour storms, and to accept that a rogue eggshell might find its way into the dough. Baking with kids is an adventure—a deliciously messy journey that teaches patience, creativity, and the joy of a job well done (and well tasted!).

And when the oven timer dings, we see their eyes light up with pride. They’ve made something wonderful. Sure, the cookies might be peculiar shapes and the kitchen in disarray, but their smiles are worth every crumbly bite.

Delicious Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 18

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup salted margarine or butter softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup golden yellow sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chocolate chips or more, to taste
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine (or butter) with the white and golden yellow sugars until smooth and fluffy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until no dry flour is visible.
• Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
• Using a small bowl of cold water to wet your hands, shape the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking tray, spaced about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.