Cinnamon Spiral Cookies

These cookies are so simple!  If you like cookies that are not-too-sweet then these are probably for you!  I may end up adding a touch of sugar to the cookie dough next time.  Plus, I think I may play around with the filling for inside these.  But, definitely worth posting!

Combine in mixer until soft and creamy:

2 sticks of unsalted butter
1 package of cream cheese (8 oz)

Add:

1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Do you believe it?....That is  your cookie dough!!!

Pat the dough into an approximate 15" x 12" rectangle on a silicone mat and freeze dough for 30 minutes on a flat surface.

Mix together:

2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Spread this mixture onto the top of the dough once it is solid.  Roll up the dough tightly starting on the longest side.

Wrap the silicone mat around the log of cookie dough and freeze for an additional 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Once dough is solid, slice into 1/4 inch thick slices to 1/2 inch slices.  The biggest problem I had with this dough is that the sugar poured out of the dough as I sliced it.   So, I ended up dipping each slice in the cinnamon sugar to coat the bottom before placing it on my baking sheet.  Bake cookies for 12 minutes.  Enjoy!