Cinnamon Cabins

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add flour and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4. 4
   Divide dough in half.
5. 5
   Cover with plastic food wrap.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm.
7. 7
   Heat oven to 375F.
8. 8
   Divide each half of dough into 15 portions.
9. 9
   Work with 5 portions at a time, keeping remaining dough refrigerated.
10. 10
    Roll out each portion on unfloured surface into 7 1/2-inch long rope.
11. 11
    Cut each rope into 5 (1 1/2-inch) logs.
12. 12
    Place 3 logs horizontally onto ungreased cookie sheet to form cabin; press logs together slightly.
13. 13
    Place remaining 2 logs in an inverted V-shape above cabin to form roof; press together slightly.
14. 14
    Repeat with remaining 7 1/2-inch ropes.
15. 15
    Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
16. 16
    Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
17. 17
    Cool completely.
18. 18
    Combine all frosting ingredients except milk in bowl; add enough milk for desired frosting consistency.
19. 19
    Frost or pipe cabin roofs; sprinkle with nonpareils.
20. 20
    Tint remaining frosting; decorate as desired.