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These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares.These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

Y’all have no idea what I went through to finally land on this simple, yet oh-so-tasty Cinnamon Cookie Squares. I put off my seventh day until yesterday…yes…yesterday. But before I tell you the story, including two cookie disasters, let’s recap on our other 6 days of Christmas Cookies!

Mocha Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Chocolate Cookies
Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies with Lemon Drizzle
Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Ok, lets talk cookie disasters…I had been trying to figure out what cookie to use for today, and I had this really great vision…a classic Christmas spritz cookie. At least the thought was good.

My aunt came over and we broke out her cookie press. She had not used it before so I made the recipe that was in the recipe book, included with the press, you know so that the cookies turn out perfectly….First off, have you ever used a cookie press? I’m pretty sure that you should be certified to use one. It took so many tries to try and get the dough to actually release from the press, and actually stick to the cookie sheet. Second off, the recipe that was in the recipe book, included with the press didn’t turn out…not one little bit. Although they tasted yummy, the dough just melted. It was disaster number one.

These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

Disaster number two was a gingerbread sable recipe that I had found online. I combed through SO many looking for the one that would hold up to stamping. I’ve had several cookie stamps that I’ve been wanting to try, and decided why not stamp cookies on the same day as using the cookie press. Yea, mistake. The dough was pretty, they smelled delicious, and they held up beautifully in the oven. They tasted awful. I really wanted to cry. I was honestly not sure what I was gonna share with y’all today.  Thankfully my aunt was there to rescue me!

These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

She mentioned to me about a cookie recipe that her mother used to make, and that we could go over to her house and make them. As much as I really didn’t want to make more cookies, third time is a charm, right? Right, so, let’s go! I am SO glad that we were hanging out today, because without her recipe I would have been toast.

This recipe is as simple as I’ve ever seen. They bake in no time and taste amazing. One of my favorite parts? 6 ingredients! Five of those are in almost everyone’s home at all times. The pecan is just the icing on the cake so to speak. It’s the 6th ingredient you may need to buy. But really, even without the pecan they taste amazing. This recipe is for all of those looking to get a great tasting cookie ready in no time!

These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. | EverydayMadeFresh.com
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Cinnamon Cookie Squares

These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. 

Author Joanna

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, seperated
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 22 pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 11X9 inch baking pan and set aside. In a small bowl mix together the flour and cinnamon together. Set aside.

  2. In a mixing bowl attached to a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, beat until mixed. Slowly add the flour cinnamon mixture until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan evenly. Use your fingers/hand or the bottom of a glass. 

  3. Place the pecans on the dough, leaving enough room to slice into squares. (don't slice them yet) Whisk the egg white up and brush the top of the dough and pecans with the egg white. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool for about 8 minutes. Slice into squares, with the pecan in the center of each. Continue to cool in the pan until completely cool.

These Cinnamon Cookie Squares are as simple as they get! You are only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one of these perfect squares. | EverydayMadeFresh.com

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  1. Oh yum! These cookies sound SO good. I have a cookie swap to go to this Sunday, so I think I am going to bring a batch of these 🙂

  3. Those look so good! I love cinnamon flavors and scents during the holidays and I adore that you added some pecans to it, as well. Yummo!

  5. All you had to say is cinnamon! I love cinnamon so you know these cookies are going to get made. They look delicious and I know my family will all love them.

  9. My other half has a huge thing about anything with cinnamon in, I am sure he could sniff it out at 10 paces. I definitely need to go and make some and see if he works it out.

  10. Cinnamon is one of my favourite ingredients that is used in desserts so I really love the look of your cookie squares! It was great that your aunt was able to help you out too x

  12. I don’t think I’ve used a cookie press before and now I’m really uncertain if I should! Lol. I think it’s awesome that you decided to push through with baking this recipe, it looks so good!

  13. These cinnamon cookie squares looks so delicious and the perfect bit when I have a sugary craving. I love the simplicity of the recipe as well.

  14. Oh my! They look absolutely delicious! I think this is the first time I have seen a cinnamon cookie square recipe, so it’s wonderful that you shared! Thanks for that!

  16. Oh my goodness! I think these are, or are very similar to what my grandmother used to make all through my childhood!! I have to make these to see if they are BUT if they are I am going to be so very happy!!! This will bring back so many wonderful memories!
    Thank you!!!

  17. I am going to spend this weekend baking a bunch of holiday treats. These look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to give them a try.

  19. These sound really good, and I like that they are so quick and easy to make! Longer recipes are just too much for my kids who always claim to want to bake with me, so these would be perfect!

  21. These look so good! As someone who is trying to make the switch to clean eating, I’m glad these aren’t in front of me right now because I would eat the whole batch. Good job!

  23. I’ve never used a cookie press before! Sounds so intimidating! Lol. This recipe that you’re sharing looks really good though and I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of cinnamon.

  28. These look so yummy, and not your average holiday cookie. I love the pecans on top too – makes them pretty and adds a little something. I’ll have to make these with my kids.

  29. These look so delicious. I’m a bit fan of cinnamon, so I know I’ll love these. I may have to make these before the holidays! I think they’ll be a hit.

  31. These look delicious and better the recipe sounds simple enough. Might get on these this weekend, can’t wait to try them.

  34. These looks really good! I love cinnamon and pea and those are my fav holiday ingredients. I would love to try this recipe.

  35. These sound simple and tasty. And yes, I have used a cookie press before. It was a major pain in the booty. And it was even supposed to be a good one! I gave that thing away. LOL

  37. Cinnamon is an essential ingredient this time of year! These sounds so wonderful I’m going to save this for later to try!

  40. Oh these look so good! Especially with the pecan on top! I would be obsessed with these! I can’t wait to try!

  45. As much as I love baking, it can become so complicated with all the ingredients, which is why I get excited when I discover a simple, new recipe that also looks as incredible as these bars.

  46. I can’t tell you the number of times I have made things that I thought would be great but ended up terrible! I’m glad you didn’t give up and ended up making these beauties that you showed us here!

  48. I’m not a big fan of cinnamon but my husband and daughter LOVE cinnamon stuff, this is a fun idea and something I can make for them!

  51. These cookie squares will surely delight my husband. You know why? That’s because among other things, he is such a huge fan of cinnamon and pecans. 🙂

  53. Yum these look so good! I would love to make these for my family. I know they’d be a big hit with my husband and am sure my kids would enjoy them too

  54. I don’t remember trying cinnamon cookies before but these looks so yummy. I love cooking but bad in baking, so this recipe looks right up my alley. I’m going to try making this for party guests.

  55. I love cinnamon cookies especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Have fond memories of my grandma baking them for us around the holidays. Making them as cinnamon squares is an interesting take on the recipe.

  56. How delicious! I have never made cinnamon cookie squares before, but they look utterly amazing. I love that they include pecans – my favorite!