Nutmeg Meltaway Cookies

Name: Nutmeg Meltaway Cookies
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 dozen
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter, softened; 1/2 c sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 c all-purpose flour; 3/4 c ground almonds, toasted; 1 c confectioners' sugar; 1 Tbsp ground nutmeg

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By virginia duncan
@duncan2929

The nutmeg makes this have a very good flavor and they really do melt in your mouth. From taste of home.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

5 dozen

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 c

butter, softened
1/2 c

sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
2 c

all-purpose flour
3/4 c

ground almonds, toasted
1 c

confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp

ground nutmeg

How to Make Nutmeg Meltaway Cookies

Step-by-Step

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place 2-in, apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300 for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixtures. Yeilds: about 5 dozen.

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