Nutmeg Meltaways

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a large baking sheet.
3. 3
   In a mixing bowl cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour and mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in ground almonds.
6. 6
   Shape into 1-inch balls.
7. 7
   Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet/s.
8. 8
   Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool on wire racks.
10. 10
    In a small bowl combine icing sugar and nutmeg.
11. 11
    Gently roll cooled cookies in the sugar mixture.