Cinnamon Roll Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided (plus 2 tablespoons sugar)
3/4 cup butter (11/2 sticks)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

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\u00b0F
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.