NUTMEG SUGAR CRISPS

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My grandma shared her recipe for these old-fashioned sugar cookies with the unexpected taste of nutmeg. They are light, crunchy and so delicious. That's why they're always a part of the Christmas tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.