Cinnamon Blossoms

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 60 chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until the mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Reduce the speed to low: add the flour, cinnamon and salt. Beat until well mixed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Fit a cookie press with the desired template and fill with dough. Press out cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
6. Remove from oven and immediately place 1 chocolate chip in the center of each cookie.
7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.