Nutmeg Logs

The crispy-tender texture and mildly spicy flavor of these cookies will tempt all ages. My whole family enjoys them.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter, softened
 * 3/4 cup sugar
 * 1 egg
 * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 * 3 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * Additional sugar

Directions

 * 1) In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Beat in egg and vanilla.
 * 3) Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
 * 4) Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
 * 5) On a sugared surface, shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs.
 * 6) Cut logs into 2-to 2-1/2-in. pieces.
 * 7) Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
 * 8) Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * 9) Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutritional Info

 * 2 cookies (calculated without additional sugar) equals 122 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Recipe taken from Country Woman Christmas