Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Filling: Stir together the sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. 2
   Cookies: Cream the butter and brown sugar until well blended with an electric mixer on medium speed.
3. 3
   Add the eggs and vanilla; blend well.
4. 4
   Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; add to butter mixture and blend well.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto a sheet of waxed paper; spread into a 9x6-inch rectangle using a rubber spatula.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar to within 1 inch from the edges.
7. 7
   Roll dough up jelly-roll style.
8. 8
   Roll in remaining cinnamon-sugar; wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap.
9. 9
   Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
11. 11
    Slice dough 1/4-inch thick; place 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Bake for 8 minutes or until golden on top.
13. 13
    Cool for 4 minutes on the cookie sheets, then remove to racks and cool completely.