Eggnog Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. 3
   Mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter with an electric mixer to form a grainy paste.
5. 5
   Add eggnog, vanilla and egg yolks and beat at medium speed until smooth.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture and beat at low speed just until combined.
7. 7
   Do not overmix.
8. 8
   Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
9. 9
   Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until bottoms turn light brown.
10. 10
    Transfer to cool, flat surface immediately with spatula.
11. 11
    Yields 3 dozen.