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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
3 eggs |
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Combine butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer just until blended. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Divide dough in half, keeping one half chilled until ready to use. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured surface, and cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
4. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets, and bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
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