Cinnamon Roll Cookies

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 lg egg white
1 T water

Icing:

1/4 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tsp milk

Directions:

1) In a mixer bowl, cream butter, add sugar, salt and vanilla. Add flour, mix on low until dough starts to come together.
2) Transfer dough to a piece of parchment paper marked out to a 9×12″ rectangle. Using a second paper placed atop dough, roll to size. Whisk egg white and water until foamy, brush completely on surface of rolled dough.
3) In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over dough. Starting with long end, roll dough into a log, sealing edge with egg white. Wrap in plastic wrap, freeze until firm.
4) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
5) Remove dough from freezer, unwrap. Using a sharp knife, gently cut into 1/4 to 3/8 inch slices. Place on baking sheets.
6) Bake 12 to 15 minutes until a light golden brown. Remove and cool on wire racks.
7) For icing, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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