NUTMEG MELTAWAYS

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Make and share this Nutmeg Meltaways recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 60 cookies (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 cup finely ground almonds, toasted before grinding (about 3-oz)
1 cup icing sugar (confectioners)
1 tablespoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Set oven to 300 degrees.
  • Grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a mixing bowl cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Gradually add flour and mix well.
  • Stir in ground almonds.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet/s.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl combine icing sugar and nutmeg.
  • Gently roll cooled cookies in the sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.8

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