Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Prep: 20 min | Bake: 15 min | Yield: 6 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 3/4 cups granulated 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
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract.
2. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition

Per serving:1 cookie equals 57 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 34 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein

Source: Country Woman Christmas Annual 2003