Cinnamon Logs Cookie Recipe

The cinnamon logs cookie recipe is simple with a great taste. A shortbread-like cookie with cinnamon flavor added to both the cookie and the glaze.

Ingredients
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) salted butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
milk
ground cinnamon

Hardware
Large bowl
Medium bowl
Cookie sheets
Plastic wrap
Mixer

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, and milk and beat with an electric mixer set on medium speed until creamy.
Step 2: Add flour, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon and continue to beat on low speed until well mixed.
Step 3: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 5: Divide dough into thirds. Roll each third into a 20-inch rope. Cut each rope into 10 pieces. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 6: Bake for 11-13 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Transfer cookies to cooling surface.

Glaze:
Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and enough milk to form a smooth glaze.
Step 2: When cookies are completely cool, drizzle each cookie with glaze and lightly sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Makes 30 cookies.

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