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Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
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Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat the butter with 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar and the brown sugar at medium speed until combined.
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Add the egg and vanilla and beat until pale.
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Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined.
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Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap.
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Shape the dough into 6-inch logs and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
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Preheat the oven to 350.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the cinnamon and spread on a flat plate.
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Unwrap the logs and roll them in the cinnamon sugar until thoroughly coated.
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Rewrap the logs and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
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Slice the cookie dough logs 1/4 inch thick.
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Arrange the slices 1 inch apart on 2 large cookie sheets and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
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Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool and bake the remaining cookies.
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Serve the cookies when they have cooled.
