1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add in the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together. It’s okay if the dough seems a bit crumbly; it should hold together when pressed.
5. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and the additional teaspoon of ground cinnamon to create the coating.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are just beginning to brown.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
9. Once coated, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

These cookies are a joy to make, especially when shared with loved ones. It’s a tradition in my home to bake a big batch for family gatherings, and watching them disappear one by one always warms my heart.