Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg and beat until fluffy.
3. 3
   Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Blend into creamed mixture to make a stiff cookie dough.
4. 4
   Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
5. 5
   Mix the 2 tablespoons sugar with the 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.
6. 6
   Roll cookie balls in the cinnamon sugar.
7. 7
   Place on greased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Flatten with fork.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until very lightly browned.