Cinnamon Snails

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add the brown sugar, 1 teaspoons cinnamon, and baking powder; beat till combined.
3. 3
   Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. 4
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
5. 5
   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half.
7. 7
   In a small mixing bowl stir together the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   On a lightly floured surface, shape each half of the dough into a 12-inch log.
10. 10
    Cut each log into twenty-four 1/2 -inch pieces.
11. 11
    Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope.
12. 12
    Coil each rope into a snail shape; using one end to make a small coil for the eye, and coiling the other end in the opposite direction to make the body.
13. 13
    Place the cookies 2-inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
14. 14
    Brush each cookie with egg white.
15. 15
    Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
16. 16
    If desired, insert 2 chocolate pieces in the small coiled end for the eyes.
17. 17
    Bake in a preheated 375F for 8 minutes, or till edges of the cookies are firm and the bottoms are lightly browned.
18. 18
    Remove cookies from pan and cool on a rack.