Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Grease some cookie sheets.
3. 3
   Combine the butter and 3/4 cup sugar; beat until thoroughly blended.
4. 4
   Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; add to the first mixture, mixing until thoroughly blended.
6. 6
   Roll pieces of the dough between the palms of your hands into 1 inch balls.
7. 7
   Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon.
8. 8
   Roll each ball in cinnamon/sugar mixture.
9. 9
   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.