CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat 11/4 cups sugar and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
• Beat in egg and vanilla.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well.
• Cover, and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x10" rectangle.
• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, pecans, and cinnamon.
• Sprinkle evenly over cookie dough, pressing down gently with hands.
• Roll up dough, beginning with long side, jelly-roll fashion. Place roll seam side down.
• Wrap in heavy-duty plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Cut dough into 1/2" slices, and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet.
• Remove to wire racks to cool completely.