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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Submitted By Pamela Ann Gatlin Schulz
Ingredients:

Cinnamon Mixture:
4 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Combine and set aside.

Cookie Dough:
1 cup Crisco Butter Shortening or 1 stick butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:
Combine 1 cup shortening and brown sugar; beat at
medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs and
vanilla extract until well blended. Combine flour,
baking powder, salt and 1 tsp cinnamon; add to
shortening mixture; mix well. Turn dough onto sheet
of waxed paper. Spread dough into 9x6
rectangle using rubber spatula. Sprinkle with
cinnamon mixture to within 1" from edge. Roll up
jelly-roll style into log. Dust log with remaining
cinnamon mixture. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap;
refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Heat oven to
350°F. Spray baking sheets with no-stick cooking
spray. Slice dough ¼" thick. Place on prepared
baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly
browned on top. Cool on baking sheets 4-5 minutes;
transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.

TIP: Be careful when working with this dough. Since
it is a stiff dough, it can crack easily when it is
rolled. Roll the dough slowly and smooth any cracks
with your finger as you go.

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