Cinnamon Sugar Stars

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to blend.

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating just until blended. Divide dough into quarters, shape each portion into a disk and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll out.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheets with nonstick spray (or parchment paper). Have ready a 3-inch star cookie cutter.

4. Prepare topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a dish.

5. Rolling out cookies: On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll out 1 portion of dough at a time ⅛ inch thick. Cut out stars and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Chill scraps, re-roll and cut out more stars.

6. Very lightly brush tops with egg white, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping. To hang cookies, use the tip of a straw to poke the hole at the top of each.

7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.