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Eggnog Snickerdoodles #2

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg


Recipe

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat in eggs and extract.

Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 6-1/2 dozen

Posted by: Redraspberrygirl: From Country Woman Christmas