From the kitchen of Kim Billman, AJCA Director of Communications
Course Dessert
Keyword Cookie
Servings 6dozen
Ingredients
½cupButtersoftened
½cupShortening
1¾cupsSugardivided
2Eggs
¼ to ½tspRum extract
3¾cupsAll-purpose flour
2tspCream of tarter
1tspBaking soda
¼tspSalt
2tspGround nutmeg
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1½ cups of sugar. Beat in the 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.