Cinnamon Butter Cookies

Description

Pair these cinnamon butter cookies with a tall glass of cold milk or a steaming mug of latte.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter,softened (no substitutions)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Vanilla Extract
• 2-1/4 cups flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Gradually add flour, mixing until blended.

Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets; bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Cool.

Sprinkle cookie tops with powdered sugar, if desired.

Variation:  For spice cookies, reduce cinnamon to 1 teaspoon. Add 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon cloves.  Shape in balls or use spritz maker.