Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line or grease baking sheets and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
6. 6
   Add egg and vanilla.
7. 7
   Stir in dry ingredients until smooth and just combined.
8. 8
   Do not over-stir or the dough will become crumbly.
9. 9
   Mix together cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
10. 10
    Pinch dough into walnut-sized pieces and roll into balls.
11. 11
    Roll each ball in cinnamon/sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
12. 12
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. 13
    Cool on baking sheets for one minute, then cool completely on a wire rack.