cinnamon sugar cookies

ingredients

• servings: 5
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

recipe

preparation time: 25 mins cook time: 15 mins ready time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. in a medium bowl, cream butter with 1/4 cup white sugar and brown sugar. mix in egg and vanilla. add the sifted dry ingredients, and mix until well blended. divide dough into 3 equal portions. roll into logs 2 inches in diameter, wrap, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. these logs can be frozen for up to 6 weeks.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate or a piece of wax paper. unwrap dough logs, and roll in the cinnamon mixture. cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. baked cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.