NUTMEG MELTAWAY COOKIES

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The nutmeg makes this have a very good flavor and they really do melt in your mouth. From taste of home.

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c ground almonds, toasted
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls.
  • 2. Place 2-in, apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300 for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
  • 3. In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixtures. Yeilds: about 5 dozen.

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