Pie Crust Pinwheel Cinnamon Cookies
Yield: approx. 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts, homemade or store-bought
- 2/3 cup sugar (optional: mix half white and half brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2-2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º F and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar(s) and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix together.
- Roll pie crusts out on a clean, lightly floured surface and roll each out into a large rectangle.
- Brush melted butter over the dough, then evenly sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Starting with the long end closest to you, roll dough over itself to create a long log.
- Cut log into 1-inch rounds, then transfer them to lined baking sheets.
- Place baking sheets in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are light golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe adapted from The Comfort Of Cooking