Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Name: Eggnog 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

10 ingredients

4 steps

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

1

In a large bowl, cream the 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 and mix well.
2

In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

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4

Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.