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Cinnamon Pecan Swirls

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and granulated sugar; beat in egg and vanilla.
  2. Add flour and salt to form smooth dough; roll rectangle on parchment.
  3. Mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans; sprinkle evenly over dough.
  4. Roll tightly into log; wrap and chill 1 hour.
  5. Slice 1/4-inch rounds; place on lined sheets.
  6. Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Notes

Chilling the log well makes for clean, pretty swirls.