Check out my site about budget-friendly Disney travel or read more about me here…. You know, I made extra substitutions and they still came out better than I expected. Thanks for the brilliant idea, Christine! Thank you so, so much for sharing this amazing recipe. No butter, less sugar but great cookies. Then, add an egg and 2 tablespoons of milk. They are puffy and chewy. I cut the recipe in half because I just wanted to satisfy my sweet tooth. . I’ve never tried that but it sounds great, Linda! Glad I could find something when I didn’t have butter. I am in COVID19 lockdown with lots of pecans and walnut and not much butter. I found that they didn’t spread too much, and they were a bit harder to mold into balls, but they were absolutely delish! You want a smooth texture on the top? So delicious! Healthier, too. They were so soft and were a huge hit in the fam:) they were gone in less than 1 day! I actually cut the recipe in half and made a dozen large size cookies making the dough about the size of a golf ball. I tried what you said to Sandy Hollins, but it didn’t work, Hmmm, I’m not sure. these sugar cookies are incredibly easy,all ingredients used are easily found in a normal household. Like the original snickerdoodle. Fluffy, crunchy outside, with a soft inside. I made them as is and with reduced oil as per the comments and they turned out great both times! I think they would still be delicious. I subbed in applesauce for oil. I definitely will make these again. Thanks for a great versatile cookie recipe! I love to bake, but my family is extremely weight-conscious. Doesn't contain butter as unsalted butter is sometimes hard to find.with just 6 ingredients this recipe is incredibly variable,This recipe takes no time to prepare and the cookies taste like fluffy crunchy-chewy cookie clouds.i love the grandmotherly taste in these cookies. Bake into the oven and let it cool. Nice and soft in the center just the way i like them , My boyfriend thinks these cookies are good. Instead of using white sugar to coat the cookies, I used light brown sugar and cinnamon. Instead of “walnut” size (as suggested) I used a 1″ cookie scoop, and made about 35 cookies. Made these last night and they turned out delicious! Hi, I am not an experience baker, but I made these cookies twice and they amazing chewy and tasty. Very easy to make and came out delicious. I knew that vegetable oil is cheaper than butter, but when I actually did the math I made a discovery: Butter is actually six times more expensive than vegetable oil! I definitely plan on using this one again and might try mixing in some hot cocoa powder like I had seen somewhere in the comments. One of my favorite things to do with snickerdoodles is to use 1/4 greek yogurt and 1 egg instead of 2 eggs. They came out just a tad dry, though, so next time I’ll put in more oil. I wanted an easy recipe but not to sweet. What makes these cookies extra special is the homemade mixed berry jam. Thankfully I live in a large high rise filled with maintenance men, garage attendants, a […]. Can I freeze the dough or the baked cookies? This is the best snickerdoodle recipe I’ve tried and I’ve tried many. Also added 1 tsp of cream of tartar since it was in my pantry. Do Not Sell My Personal Information – CA Residents. Thank you for a great recipe. No, the dough should be soft and a bit oily. This made my day, Danielle! Could I still use the same amount of measurements as the white sugar?? These were super easy to make but when they were done, I didn’t know if they tasted burnt or like eggs. This recipe turned out really great. Thanks for sharing. Are snickerdoodles supposed to be smooth when cooked. I needed to make some baking but had no butter in the house so this was perfect, thank you , SO MUCH OILLLLLLLLLL. I’ll never go back to dirty pans or parchment paper again. WOW! These turned out great with the recipe as is! They were really soft when they came out of the oven but firmed up within minutes. Just tried these and they came out pretty good! Classic cinnamon sugar cookies without butter. Read our full disclosure here. I suggest adding a tablespoon or two or flour and see if that helps. Thanks so much for sharing. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly brown on the bottom. This time I made them a little bigger and cooked them a couple of minutes longer and they still turned out great!! The time for baking is definitely not working for me. Wow, thanks Jacqueline! Absolute perfection! My go to snickerdoodle recipe from now on. Oh yum. Thanks for sharing! Come and learn how to make this beautiful jam along with my scrumptious mixed berry jam and butter cookies. I made these one night when i was very stressed and, of course, the solution to that was bake until I couldn’t think anymore. After 15 minutes bring out the tray, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and fill the thumbprints with raspberry jam. Thank you again! ( if you like lemon cookies) HOLY CRAP YOU SAVED MY LIFE. They just might look different. Terribly soft batter … pan needs spraying ( they all stuck ) taste is ok. Texture is ok. Had to add some extra flour. I love affordable family travel (especially to Disney World) and saving money on everyday expenses. Enjoy my popular Snickerdoodle cookie recipe – they are the best no butter cookies and cookies without butter! I created my own version with maraschino cherries and fresh cranberries. I think you could definitely make them on silicone molds – I bake mine on a silicone baking sheet. Allow cookies to cool on the baking trays. also for how long should i mix the cookie dough, do these follow the “mix as little as possible or youll get hard cookies rule”?? Shape the mixture into about 30 balls. how many cookies will this recipe make? Oooh what a great idea! Add salt and vanilla extract. Turned out delicious. Hello, will these cookies be chewy? Can i use normal oil instead of olive oil ? Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Don’t be alarmed – they will turn out fine. They may have a different texture but will taste great! The only problem I encountered was the stuck to the rubber sheet/pan on either batch. They came out with nice crispy edges with a chewy center. Mix the oil, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. These were AMAZING! Add the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon on top, then mix everything together to form a thick dough. Cookie how-to What could I do to make them taste better? did u mean 2 packets of hot chocolate for 1 and a 1/2 cups of sugar, or is it 2 packets to substitute each half cup ? :)))))))). I had to search long and hard until I found a cookie recipe that used ingredients I had in the house, didn’t require a mixer and didn’t require freezing dough. in a batch of 34, 98 cals. Thanks. Absolutely delicious! Good luck . My daughter and I have decided they are our go-to cookies from now on! A little messy to make them but its worth it, Can I use whole wheat flour for these cookies. I cut the recipe in half and it made about 20 cookies for me. This fixed it! Your jam cookies are ready. Preheat oven to 375ºF and line a baking sheetwith parchment paper or a Silpat baking sheet. I made them with almond flour and they’re so rich and sweet. So glad to hear it, Meg! I used half vegetable oil and substituted the other half with apple sauce. I added ground nutmeg and pumpkin spice and they are AMAZING!!! The next batch on the stone took 12-13 minutes. I think you could definitely add nuts to the recipe. YOU'LL ALSO LOVE. Easy Snickerdoodle cookies made with vegetable oil. This makes them cook evenly and all turn out perfectly every time. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and egg yolks. I added extra cinnamon (cuz I can’t ever get enough cinnamon) in the cookie mix, and doubled the sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Definitely enjoyed the recipe! I did tweek the recipe a little. I got 12 well sized cookies which were delicious! This is actually my first time baking! So not only are these cookies with oil instead of butter delicious, but they are also frugal. I made them as snickerdoodles and then did some with pecans. So glad they turned out good for you Trinity! Pink Shortbread Cookies Madeleine Cocina. . These are a favourite around my house now, I’ve made them several times. They were a hit! Definitely dont cook longer than 10 minutes and they are nice and soft the next day. I’m all out of butter but wanted to bake for my women’s group and these are perfect for the occasion. Taste of Home. Shortbread Cookies with No Butter Recipes 22,593 Recipes. Beat in the egg yolks bit by bit. Oh my goodness! Thank you for providing a recipe that uses oil rather than butter. Best lemon cookies ever! Hi Leah, I was wondering if I could refrigerate the dough for a few hours before I bake it? Absolutely delicious! You are totally right, Monica. Any questions? Some people claim that the cream of tartar gives Snickerdoodles a characteristic “tang”, but honestly I’ve never noticed that. Hoping it will be easier to handle cold. I am a beginner and looking for chewy, simple cookies. They definitely make your kitchen smell great and taste just as good as they smell. I halved the recipe, because I was just making a teeny batch for my coworkers and boyfriend. Had so many people compliment me on them. Why da hell my cookies taste bitter???? I think you could but I would cut back on the oil just a bit since there is more moisture in the brown sugar. Can olive oil work instead of vegetable oil, I’ve never tried it but I think it would work just fine! Bake at 375 Last week I was craving some yummy cinnamon and sugar coated Snickerdoodle cookies like my grandparents used to make. I didn’t realize until the end that the recipe didn’t call for cream of tartar since that gives the snickerdoodle it’s signature taste. by Sam … Yes you definitely can refrigerate the dough or freeze it. I’m amazed how cookies this easy can be so good! Thank you so much for this info, Ayelet! The idea struck to make thumbprint cookies from my 3-ingredient butter cookies, one day! Thanks! . Had the same thing happen to me – wanted to make cookies but not enough butter in the house! A rolled cookie recipe might be the only way to go. Yes, you can freeze either the dough or the cookies. Spread large cookies without holes with jam while warm, top with cookies with center … —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma. Be sure to bake them on a cool pan each time – a warm pan will make the cookies spread and flatten out. thank you for this. So if you put a tablespoon in they will taste pretty bad. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and line two baking sheets with parchment. Don’t add in one go because you don’t want the butter mixture splits. I love a low fat, low cal dessert. Awesome recipe! Can’t beat jam-filled, buttery shortbread cookies made from ONLY 4-ingredients! THANKS! These Thumbprint cookies are perfect for Holidays or anytime a cookie craving strikes! Would it be gross without? I bet they were so good with coconut oil! Awesome! These cookies were so delicious. I’m no baker of any kind but they turned out perfectly. They’re super crunchy and delicious! Sounds like maybe your baking soda isn’t good since they are so flat? I thought they were gonna be gross but they weren’t. I added 2tbs of brown sugar and used one egg, cause it’s all I had. can i reduce de amount of oil to make them less greasy? I was wondering how long the dough would last in the freezer? I actually have no idea, Sherry! 2 pouches of mix was close to half a cup so did 1 cup of sugar and ended up adding a dash more to make up the small gap left in the half cup of hot cocoa mix. Place the balls on wax paper or parchment lined cookie sheet. My best friend stayed home from school to comfort his grieving mother so i decided to help him help her feel better. . This search takes into account your taste preferences. Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic. I made these the other day and they are so yummy! The dough is greasy but the cookies turn out lovely. I love this recipe so much! Here are my secrets to getting thick and chewy no butter Snickerdoodles: If you follow these suggestions you will get nice thick Snickerdoodles without butter. Definitely not the healthiest, but great for a cheat day! Check the first batch repeatedly after the first 10 minutes, the cookies should not get too dark, they should remain pretty pale. I made these today and used about 1/3 coconut oil, 2/3 avocado oil. First, these cookies are way cheaper to make then traditional Snickerdoodle cookies with butter. Let cool. 3 eggs instead of 2, add nutmeg to the coating and the dough, 1Tablespoon baking powder instead of the baking soda, and I added 1 3/4 cup sugar instead of 1 1/2c. Hope that helps! Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts. Use baking powder instead of baking soda to avoid the bitter taste. I then let them sit on the stone for 2-3 minutes after baking before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. these were really fun to make ! I made larger biscuits so around 24 in total and they took 27 minutes to cook. Quick easy recipe to make with my four year old granddaughter. […] Raisin Tea Loaf, Tomato Parmesan Bread, Apricot Frangipane Tart, Funfetti Shortbread cookies and No Butter Snickerdoodles. These butterless cookies even come together in 5 minutes and in one bowl (now that’s my kind of baking). of Cream of Tartar! This is definitely a great recipe. could i bake these on silicone molds ? I substituted extra virgin coconut oil instead of butter. Yes, rolling them in sugar helps them hold their shape and give them the nice texture after they are baked. Thank you!!! this is like my second time baking and i found these delicious and simple thank you so much !! I used straight vegetable oil but I bet canola oil would be perfect, too. Gluten free, grain free, free of refined sugars, sweetened slightly with applesauce and some natural jam. I don’t have a good one of my own but I’m sure you can find one – maybe search for rolled snickerdoodle cookies? The dough was really wet which made it hard to roll. Check out these cookies without butter that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Thanks x. I’m going to try applesauce next time to cut down on the oil… I bet pumpkin would work, too. It will take MUCH BETTER if you add 1 tsp. These are seriously the best snickerdoodle cookies they are perfectly soft in the center and have the perfect amount of crunch on the outside. I also had to add an extra egg so it wasn’t crumbly, probably because I didn’t use all the oil. Enjoy, and I’d love to know what your favorite filling is! I followed this recipe, however, mine came out very flat and the bottom was not cooked even though the sides were browned. At what tempersture do I bake them and what kind of sugar do I coat them with? I usually prefer less sweet cookies so I tried to half the sugar but rolling these cookies in sugar makes them sweeter again.I have a question on why do we need to roll the cookies in sugar before baking? Please leave a comment below or send me a message on The Frugal South’s Facebook page! Yes definitely – they will be less sweet but if you are ok with that then go for it! Hi! My 2.5year old daughter loved them. This kind of cookies are also called thumbprint cookies. BUT IT TASTED AMAZING> OMLLLLL IT WAS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOd. check out my new chocolate cookies without butter recipe here! Hope you’ll get them to turn out better by using how they look and adjusting the time. We always have some kind of oil in the house. The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking soda. I want to give it a try right now as a matter of fact! Place a heart cut-out cookie on each and press together gently. Thank you!! So glad they worked out for you with rice bran oil, Alexa! Thanks internet!! Has anyone tried crushing walnuts, adding it to sugar coating and rolling them in that? But these cooked up great! But they taste fantastic and are so soft! When they finally let me bake a batch of cookies, I was so excited, only to find I had no butter! I also just used the basic recipe and instead of vanilla I used the juice of one lemon, and mixed the zest with the sugar. Hi Erica, if you were really in a bind you could use baking powder, but I would use an extra 1/2 tsp. Do not overcook or they will be hard as rocks. They will still be delicious. I stuck them in for 10 more min, then out some chocolate frosting in em. Fill each indention with a small amount of jam while cookies are still warm. If you try this please let us know if it turns out. Seriously, the best snickerdoodles I have ever made. Using your finger, make an indention in the centre of each cookie. You can use many different oils in this recipe. Don’t skip this step! I’m eating dairy free and getting tired of using coconut oil in place of butter all the time. Never tried snickerdoodles before but these tasted good! I think they would be fine without. These turned out great. This ingredient is supposed to make the cookies rise better but I think you’ll find that these Snickerdoodle cookies without cream of tartar are plenty light and fluffy without it! Do NOT overbake! You mix up the dough, roll it into a ball in your hand, coat it in cinnamon sugar, and bake. Every oven cooks differently so times can be inaccurate. These are so good! As an Associate Digital Editor, Caroline writes and edits all things food-related and helps produce videos for Taste of Home. Sorry I can’t be of more help. I stuck to the recipe, except that I baked the cookies for 12 minutes because my oven is weird like that. It’s a must for sure, no cutting corners here. Thank you for the recipe! Excellent recipe and so quick and easy. Will it cause the cookies to lose their shape? in the oven right now they smell delish!!!!! Would it work to add a little to this recipe? I don’t have any backing soda, do you know what I can use as a substitute. But I accidentally didn’t check the temperature properly. Thanks for sharing Morgan. Beat the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy with an electric mixer. Made this with my kids and was a little worried they would be scared off by the cinnamon but it’s a perfect ratio and makes for a great cookie! Can you make these chocolate with hot cocoa mix? As the cookies cool the jam will settle and firm up, and while it’ll remain slightly tacky even when cooled, they’re still firm enough that I stacked these thumbprint cookies on a platter to serve them over the weekend. Easy Jam cookies or Thumbprint cookies, perfect for holiday season, special Christmas bake and treat This was absolutely perfect. I’ve used it a handful of times and they’re always a hit! It helps to create a bit of tang that is so delicious when paired with sweet cinnamon-sugar! I made these today because I wanted to make a treat and didn’t have much butter in the house. I tried putting them back in for a couple minutes but it didn’t change. I’d write more but I’d rather go get more cookies. Added in chocolate chips. It’s very early on Saturday morning and it’s going to be another soggy, cold day. I didn’t even know what a snickerdoodle was but made them anyway because it had basic ingredients that I actually had (no substitutions needed for once!) Thanks for being a lifesaver! Learn how your comment data is processed. They are so simple and I love that they don’t have butter because I always seem to be out of that! Submit a Recipe Correction Advertisement. they were also a bit bitter. I came upon this recipe from The Frugal South Blog (https://www.thefrugalsouth.com/no-butter-snickerdoodle-cookies-recipe/#). They don’t even taste like coconut! Didn’t coat with extra sugar/cinnamon outside. They tasted great. I actually ended up cooking them on 350 for 12 minutes and baked them on parchment paper on a metal pan. As you can find in the almost 100 comments below, there are MANY substitutions and variations you can make on these no butter cookies! And soft! These were easy and amazing! I baked on my baking stone and they DID take14-15 minutes for the “cold” stone. all purpose flour, icing sugar, salted margarine, vanilla … These Peanut Butter and Jam Cookies are a nostalgic combination that taste fantastic. Peg. This was such an excellent recipe! Planning on making them into sandwich cookies. Bake the thumbprint cookies with jam for about 10 to 15 minutes until very slightly golden. Thank you so much for making this <3. Thank you so much for this recipe! Thank you. Did i make a mistake or it should taste like that??? I’m trying to make more of our snack foods as opposed to buying them, both to save money and keep scary ingredients out of our house. Form the dough into walnut-sized balls and roll each ball in the sugar coating. Bummer, times on recipes have ALWAYS been wrong in my experience. Place cookies a few inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, flattening them slightly if desired. So good though! . The butter cookie literally melts in your mouth and then the jam follows with a burst of berry flavor… Oh my, it’s soooo good!! I have no clue about a few of the comments where they were oily. Heat the jelly in a small saucepan slightly so that it becomes liquid. Absolutely amazing! I did a recipe with hot chocolate mix. I made so many that I brought 3 dozen to work the next day. Great recipe. Beat again until smooth. I am eating these as I write. Thank you and by the way, I’m 11 and I think this will be on history because your cookies, my cookies, and everybody else’, who baked using this recipe, are delicious! MmmMMM! Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe - How to Make Thumbprint Cookies Dough was very oily though, but nothing that affected the cookies! They are really good. The dough was too wet and sticky to roll, even after adding some more flour. The cookies were slightly underdone, but I’m okay with that! I only did 1 cup sugar as I always lower the sugar content and they were perfectly sweet. Then place them on the pan at least 2 inches apart and slightly press them down with your hand. I didn’t have vanilla and they still tasted great. But they were good!! Thanks, D! Good news, since I happen to looooove gloomy weather. I actually don’t have butter and eggs; we run out of them so I’m actually waiting for my cookies to bake while I’m typing this! Add sifted flour and baking powder. I also ended up doing a 50/50 blend of oil mixing the vegetable oil with coconut oil. the recipe made a ton so i have lots of leftover cookies, which taste amazing when microwaved and topped with ice cream!! My silicone baking mat might be my most-loved kitchen item. I made these with the same amount and they turned out exactly the same! Bake about 15 minutes in a 350° oven until golden brown. And that is because of your recipe! If you don’t have an egg try it anyway and see how it goes! and they were EASY and DELICIOUS! I created my own version with maraschino cherries and fresh cranberries. As you can see there are many options for making Snickerdoodle cookies with oil instead of butter. I wonder if you happen to know the calories per cookie? My suggestion is to use a cool pan each time. Impressed? […] Easy No Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies […]. I know if you use olive oil, you’re going to taste the oil flavor because it’s pungent. The ingredients add up to 3,332cal so just divide this by the amount of cookies you make! Mine came out lovely but looked cracked all over like your chocolate cookies. Yields about 24 cookies. Thank you for saving the day. These were really good. This has been my go-to cookie recipe for a while now and it is so much easier to make compared to other cookies since it is butter free. Thank you very much for this recipe! Wow, I am impressed that you figured out how to make them work with applesauce, Olivia! I can’t wait to get home and try out some lemon cookies! . Form 15 balls from the dough. Sorry for the mispelling of my words jusvtrimg to do this b4 the kids wake up. This recipe makes 4 dozen smallish cookies. just made the recipe they are really good! Just made some of these and they are so good. Yep, you can use vegetable oil or anything you have on hand. That’s high praise. I am enjoying baking using this recipe. Home Recipes Cooking Style Comfort Food, I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. Just make sure you really follow the tip of not overcooking them, pulling them out right before you think they are done seems perfect! But you could definitely make them without and I’m sure they would still taste delicious! When she’s not at her desk, you can probably find Caroline cooking up a feast, planning her next trip abroad or daydreaming about her golden retriever, Mac. Rolling the cookie balls in cinnamon sugar is a critical step in getting perfect cookies. Hi I just wanted to know if I can refrigerate these overnight and take them out when ready to bake. I would decrease the cinnamon a little–it was a bit overpowering. Scrape down the butter from the sides of the bowl with a spatula if necessary. First, be sure to roll the cookies into a ball and coat thoroughly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. I made these with instant coffee instead of vanilla. Easy No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe, Recipes to a Young Poet No-Butter Snickerdoodles, Easy Chocolate Cookies Without Butter Recipe, Easy Hot Black Eyed Pea Dip - The Frugal South, MichelsDailyDelights – MichelsDailyDelights, Snickerdoodle cookie recipe – Dessert and Delving in, https://www.thefrugalsouth.com/no-butter-snickerdoodle-cookies-recipe/#, my site about budget-friendly Disney travel, Backyard Ideas on a Budget: Our $160 DIY Patio Makeover. Spitzbuben (Swiss Jam Cookies) by emmyport (1) Peanut Butter and Jam Cookies. Can you make up for it with extra sugar? Next time I’ll make two batches since they disappeared so quick! I’m a determined sort of gal so I scoured the web for a recipe for Snickerdoodle cookies without butter. I’m not relying on time anymore but on look and what i think. Is it okay if I omit this step or roll it in something else? If i dont have cinnamon will they still come out the same, Yes but they will taste more like a sugar cookie. There so good i add everything perfect they smell so good. They will finish cooking on the pan. SO good!! Was glad to find a no butter recipe for cookies that turned out so great. The … Was skeptical when I saw the vegetable oil but man are these cookies good! Arggghh. I will only use this recipe for snickerdoodles from now on, thank you. 1 / 35. Can you just take this recipe and take out the cinnamon and sugar coating so it makes a normal sugar cookie? I didn’t have vanilla and used maple syrup. Pored a bit of Hershey’s syrup in, had to use my hands to get it all mixed, then stuck it in a 9×12 glass pan and cooked for 16 min! Thanks so much! I use some cheap stuff (Badia, I think) so this amount works for me. You can freeze leftover dough – I’d just suggest wrapping it well with plastic wrap. OMG! Check out these other great cookie recipes on my site: I hope you enjoy this recipe! I had to change a few things, I was low on oil so I did 1/2 cup of shortening and 1/2 cup oil. Yes, it is a bit time consuming but I promise it is worth it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I used rice bran oil which I had in my kitchen too. They turned out perfectly. Yes you can – might want to add a bit more flour since there is extra moisture in the brown sugar. I have copied it into my personal recipe collection, I liked it so much. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma . To keep this recipe simple and easy to make with ingredients on hand, I have omitted the cream of tartar called for in some traditional recipes. And then making a small dent or impression in the center of ball. Yep, have to be sure not to overbake and they will turn out great. these came out great!!! Thank you so much! Leave the baked cookies … Mix together butter, flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt until you can no longer see white bits … Then rolled into smooth balls. My dough was pretty crumbly, is that normal. If making cookie dough in the light of a Christmas tree is your jam, then you’re in the right place. You can cut down on the oil and substitute applesauce for example but it will affect the results. Thanks so much. Use this one but I cut sugar to one cup and added double cinnamon. Not overly sweet and tastey even without butter! I rolled the dough into balls, placed them on a cool baking tray but they were flat discs before I got them onto the oven. I use a small cookie scoop like this one to get consistently sized cookies. I substituted flour with almond flour, and they came out great. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheet 5 cms apart. I had no idea how to do this. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. I’d just substitute some of the sugar for the hot cocoa mix since it’s mostly sugar. I think it really depends on what kind of cinnamon you use and I agree it could definitely be too much if you use some high-test cinnamon! 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