Slice & Bake Sand Dollars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
2. 2
   Add flour and cinnamon; beat at low speed until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms dough.
3. 3
   Divide dough in half; shape each half into 6-inch log.
4. 4
   Wrap each in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 2 hours.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife.
6. 6
   Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Press 5 slivered almonds in circle on each slice to form sand dollar look.
8. 8
   Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely.