Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Ingredients

Filling

• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Filling: Stir together the sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

2. 2

   Cookies: Cream the butter and brown sugar until well blended with an electric mixer on medium speed.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and vanilla; blend well.

4. 4

   Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; add to butter mixture and blend well.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a sheet of waxed paper; spread into a 9x6-inch rectangle using a rubber spatula.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar to within 1 inch from the edges.

7. 7

   Roll dough up jelly-roll style.

8. 8

   Roll in remaining cinnamon-sugar; wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

11. 11

    Slice dough 1/4-inch thick; place 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.

12. 12

    Bake for 8 minutes or until golden on top.

13. 13

    Cool for 4 minutes on the cookie sheets, then remove to racks and cool completely.