Cinnamon Circles Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer set at high speed, beat butter until smooth; gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in vanilla.
3. In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add to butter mixture, beating until just combined; cover bowl.
5. Chill dough until firm but not hard, about 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls using 1 tablespoon dough for each.
8. Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 1/2 inches apart.
9. Using the bottom of a floured glass, press each ball into a 2 inch circle.
10. Bake until just golden around the edge, about 6 minutes.
11. Do not over bake.
12. Remove from baking sheets to a wire rack; cool completely.
13. In a small saucepan over very low heat melt chocolate morsels, stirring constantly.
14. Frost half of each cookie using a small spatula.
15. Place on a rack to set.
16. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container.