Butterscotch Rolled Cookies

Description

 * Notes: rolled cookies for the christmas holidays; i almost never make these cookies except at christmas time. They just seem to be Christmas cookies.
 * I did make a batch of heart shaped ones last valentine's day for my then-fiance
 * I usually make these cookies in christmas shapes and frost them with green and red frosting.
 * This is a good recipe for kids to help out with.
 * It helps to keep most of the dough in the refrigerator while you are cutting shapes.
 * It cuts much better when it is cold.
 * These are time-consuming and fairly difficult, but worth it.
 * Difficulty: moderate.
 * Time: 30 minutes preparation, overnight chill, 1 hour cutting and baking.
 * Precision: measure the ingredients.

COOKIES

 * 1 	cup 	brown sugar
 * 1/2 	tbsp 	salt
 * 1/2 	cup 	butter, softened
 * 1 		egg
 * 1/2 	tbsp 	vanilla
 * 1 3/4 	cup 	flour, sifted
 * 1/2 	tbsp 	baking powder
 * 1/4 	tbsp 	baking soda
 * 1/4 	tbsp 	cinnamon

GLAZE

 * 1 1/2 	cup 	confectioner's sugar
 * 1 		egg white slightly beaten
 * 1 	tbsp 	butter, melted
 * 1/8 	tbsp 	salt
 * 1/2 	tbsp 	vanilla
 * food coloring (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Mix Sugar, salt and butter thoroughly.
 * 2) Add egg and vanilla and beat till fluffy.
 * 3) Sift flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon and add to mixture.
 * 4) Chill well, several hours, or overnight.
 * 5) Make the glaze: mix the glaze ingredients together until smooth.
 * 6) Roll the dough out until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
 * 7) Cut into fancy shapes and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8–10 minutes at 350 °F.
 * 8) Let cool and glaze.