Cinnamon Cookies with Brown Sugar – No Mixer Needed

These cinnamon cookies with brown sugar are beautifully aromatic, buttery, and incredibly simple to make — no mixer required! With warm cinnamon, a hint of vanilla, and golden brown sugar, they bake into crisp yet tender cookies perfect for coffee or tea.

Cinnamon Cookies with Brown Sugar – No Mixer Needed

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Cookies and BiscuitsCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

30

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

95

kcal

Total time

45

minutes

Fragrant, buttery cinnamon cookies with brown sugar. Easy to make, no mixer needed, and perfect for everyday snacking or holiday gifting.

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Ingredients

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• 400 g 3 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

• 15 g 1 tbsp Baking Powder

• 1 1 Egg

• 200 g 1 cup Sugar

• 200 g 7 oz Butter, melted

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 15 g 2 tbsp Cinnamon Powder

• 2 2 Vanillin Capsules

• 30 g 2 tbsp Brandy (or water or orange juice)

• For Topping

• Brown Sugar

• Cinnamon Powder

How to make Cinnamon Biscuits

• In a bowl, add sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Mix well.
• Add the egg and cognac (or water/orange juice) and stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, then gradually add it to the wet ingredients while stirring.
• Knead lightly until you have a soft dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
• Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll out to ½ cm (¼ inch) thickness and cut into shapes with a glass or cookie cutter.
• Place cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the cookies.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes (top & bottom heat).
• Allow the cookies to cool and store in airtight metal tins or glass jars.

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The Sweet Aroma of Homemade Cinnamon Cookies

These Greek-style cinnamon cookies are a treat that fills your home with the warm scent of cinnamon and vanilla. They’re simple, quick, and don’t even require a mixer — just a bowl, a spoon, and your hands. The combination of brown sugar and butter gives them a light caramel note, while cinnamon adds that classic cozy flavor everyone loves.

Why You’ll Love Them

• No mixer needed: Perfect for beginner bakers or quick baking sessions.
• Simple ingredients: Everyday pantry staples come together in minutes.
• Versatile flavor: Enjoy them plain, or drizzle with a sugar glaze for a festive touch.

These cookies are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The brown sugar also gives them a beautiful golden color when baked.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Don’t overbake — remove from the oven once the edges are golden.
• Let them cool completely before storing to stay crisp.
• For a richer aroma, use fresh Ceylon cinnamon.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Serve them with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. They also make a thoughtful homemade gift when packed in jars or tins — ideal for Christmas, holidays, or any time you want to share something sweet and homemade.

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