Nutmeg Logs

Name: Nutmeg Logs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Additional sugar

The crispy-tender texture and mildly spicy flavor of these cookies will tempt all ages. My whole family enjoys them.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
On a sugared surface, shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs. Cut logs into 2- to 2-1/2-in. pieces.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.