CINNAMON ROLL SUGAR COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE COOKIES :
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of vanilla
3 cups of flour
3 teaspoons of baking yeast
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
FOR ICING :
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 teaspoons of milk or cream, as needed
extra cinnamon, for watering

INSTRUCTIONS :

In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, and mix well. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and mix until stiff. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Roll the dough into one-inch balls and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Lightly flatten each ball with your hand or with a drinking glass so that it is about 1/3-1/2 inches thick. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the bottom edges are lightly browned. Place on a cooling rack and let cool before glazing.
To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and milk as needed to achieve desired consistency. Beat until light and fluffy. Spiral over cooled cookies and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Enjoy.