Cinnamon Trees (or wreaths or whatever!)

Recipe:
3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c flour
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
M&M candies
Optional: frosting for more swirly decorations after they finish baking.

Directions:
1. In bowl, beat butter with mixer for 30 seconds. Beat in 1/2 c sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ginger, and 1/8 tsp salt until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combined the 2 Tbl sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. On lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with shaped cookie cutter. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Press M&M candies into dough.
3. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Enjoy!