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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons sugar |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
2. In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well blended.
5. Divide dough into three portions.
6. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
7. In a small bowl, stir remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
8. Preheat oven to 375°.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time to about 1/4-inch thickness.
10. Dip cutters in flour and cut cookies, place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
11. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
12. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.
13. Cool cookies on wire racks, store in an airtight container.
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