Best Nutmeg Noels Cookies Recipes

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NUTMEG SUGAR COOKIES



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The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies-they always disappear fast!-Jean Wysocki, Westminster, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 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 creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into 14 pieces. Shape each portion into a 12-in. x 1/2-in.-thick rope. Cut ropes into 2-in. pieces. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until blended. Beat in enough cream to achieve desired consistency. , Frost cookies. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NUTMEG MELTAWAYS



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My family and friends have enjoyed these melt-in-your mouth cookies since I first began making them years ago. I love to bake and try to keep the cookie jar filled. For the holidays, the dusting of nutmeg is a tasty touch. --Judy Burdette Kettering, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground almonds (about 3 ounces), toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. , In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NUTMEG NOELS COOKIES



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I found this in an old cookbook, there very nice cookie for the holidays.

Provided by donna clark

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp red colored sugar
2 Tbsp green colord sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg divited
1 1/2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 in a small bowl, combine colored sugar and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. a side
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. add butter, egg, and vanilla. beat at low speed until well mixed, about 3 minutes.
  • 3. Roll rounded teaspoonful into 1" balls. Roll in nutmeg-sugar mixtures. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 2 " apart at 400 for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will spread a lot while baking.

GRANDMA STAFFORD'S NUTMEG COOKIES



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This delicious nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for baking sheet
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugar and shortening until well combined. Add eggs, mixing until incorporated.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. With the mixer running, add flour, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour; mix until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until edges are slightly brown, about 15 minutes.

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