Nutmeg Meltaways

Name: Nutmeg Meltaways
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup ground almonds (about 3 ounces), toasted; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground almonds (about 3 ounces), toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2

Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
4

In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.