Cinnamon Bun Cookies

Ingredients

Dough:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 + 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 + 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Icing:

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl beat together the sugar, butter, salt and vanilla on medium speed about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the flour and stir until the dough comes together. Flatten into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 1 hour or until well chilled.
2. Lightly flour a piece of parchment or waxed paper and roll the dough into a 9x12-inch rectangle.
3. In a small bowl whisk the egg white and water together until foamy. In a separate small bowl whisk the sugar and cinnamon together. Brush the egg white all over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over top.
4. Starting with a long edge roll the dough carefully into a log sealing the edge with the egg white. Wrap in plastic wrap or parchment and freeze until firm.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line 2 cookies sheets with parchment or silpats. Use a sharp knife to gently cut the log into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer them to the baking sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6. Sift the confectioners' sugar into a medium-sized bowl and whisk in the cream and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies or use a piping bag or baggie with the corner cut off to decorate.

Notes

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