Egg Nog Snickerdoodles

Happy Sunday My Friends!

Today I started pulling out my favorite recipes for cookies and treats for Christmas and I thought I'd share this one with you.  It's a recipe for Egg Nog Snickerdoodles.  YUM!

They are quick and easy AND they don't require a ton of ingredients (which is a must in MY kitchen!)

They are...as my Dad would say...."So good they'll make your tongue slap your brains out!"

Enjoy!

Egg Nog Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 3/4 cups 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

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs and extract.  Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.  Gradually add to creamed mixture.

In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar.  Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar mixture.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield:  6 1/2 dozen.

I hope you enjoy them as much as we do at our house!

Happy Baking!