Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Makes about 48

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 teaspoon brandy extract 2 eggs 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup colored (or plain) sugar

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In large mixer bowl, combine all cookie ingredients (except 1/4 cup colored or plain sugar and nutmeg). Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

Combine the 1/4 cup colored sugar with the nutmeg; set aside.

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove and cool.

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