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Nutmeg Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c butter flavor shortening 1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs 1 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla 1 c eggnog
5 c flour
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream the shortening and sugar.
2. Add the next 5 ingredients mixing in between each addition.
3. Alternate the flour and eggnog.
4. It will be a little sticky but remember these are a rolled cookies so they will pick up the flour from your board.
5. I do a little at a time. Lightly flour your board, roll to about 1/4" thick. Thicker if you like a softer cookie.
6. Cut out with your choice of cutters.
7. Bake at 400º for 8-10 minutes; 2-4 more if you want a crispy cookie.
8. Let cool.
9. Frost with your favorite frosting. Me, I like the buttercream for these cookies.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Dozens

 

 

 

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