Buttermilk Spice Crisps

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
4-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon each ground allspice, ground cloves and ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and
buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and
nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 9-in.
rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unwrap
and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake
at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to
cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 12, 2008

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