NUTMEG LOGS

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The crispy-tender texture and mildly spicy flavor of these cookies will tempt all ages. My whole family enjoys them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , On a sugared surface, shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut logs into 2- to 2-1/2-in. pieces. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.