Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
   
2. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until pale and light. And in salt, egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
   
3. Add in flour and stir until no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Scoop thick dough into prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
   
4. In a small bowl stir together remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle dough evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture.
   
5. Bake for about 30 minutes, until bars are set and the edges are just very lightly browned. Cool in the pan before slicing. Store in sealed container to stay fresh.