This simple topping gives the crisp cookies a delightful finish. For a festive look, place a stencil over the cookie before sprinkling with sugar. You can also tint the sugar mixture with a few drops of food coloring.

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg white, lightly beaten with a fork

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Before baking cookies, brush with egg white then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per 1/4 teaspoon: about 4 calories.