Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps

Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugar
   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Add wet ingredients
   Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.

3. Add dry ingredients
   Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

4. Chill the dough
   Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

5. Preheat oven
   Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Roll and cut
   Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into small squares, diamonds, or festive shapes.

7. Add cinnamon sugar
   Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle generously over each cookie, lightly pressing it in.

8. Bake
   Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden.
   (They should be crisp but not dark.)

9. Cool completely
   Transfer to a wire rack. They will crisp up more as they cool.

Tips for Perfect Crisps

• Roll the dough thin — that’s the secret to crispiness

• For extra sparkle, sprinkle a little topping halfway through baking

• Store in an airtight tin; they keep well for 1–2 weeks