Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C

Step 2

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 3

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and brown sugar together for 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping the sides of your bowl as necessary.

Step 4

Add in the egg, yolk and vanilla mixing for 1 minute until combined.

Step 5

Add in the cinnamon, salt and baking soda, mixing for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour until just combined.

Step 7

If you are adding in the white chocolate, stir the chips in now until evenly incorporated.

Step 8

Using a medium (2 tablespoon) cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are almost set.

Step 9

Remove the sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 4-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.