Cathrine's Heavenly Holiday Cookies

A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg makes these buttery cookies extra special!
Preparation time: 45 min Chilling time: 3 hrs Baking time: 8 min


Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Cookie Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sugar Mixture Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside.

Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (3 to 4 hours).

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.

Roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture again while warm, if desired.