Nutmeg Noels

2 T. red sugar
1/2 t. nutmeg, divided
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 t. cream of tartar
1/2 t. baking soda
1/8 t. salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla

Combine red sugar and 1/4 t. nutmeg; set aside.

Mix flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add remaining 1/4 t. nutmeg, butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed, about 3 minutes. Roll teaspoonfuls into 1" balls, roll balls in nutmeg sugar, and place 2" apart on cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until centers are firm.

These work better if you heat cookies 1 minute, until spread out, then sprinkle sugar on top.

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