1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream butter at high speed. On low speed, beat in sugar, flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and vanilla until combined. Dough will be stiff. Shape into balls and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Place balls on a no-stick cookie sheet and flatten. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon sugar and sprinkle over hot cookies. Makes 3 dozen.