Step 1

Combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat, scraping bowl often, until mixture forms a dough.

Step 2

Divide dough into fourths. Shape each fourth into 4x1 1/2-inch log. Wrap each log in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 4

Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place, 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Cool about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Gently toss warm cookies in cinnamon-sugar mixture.