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.
4. 4
   Blend into creamed mixture to make a stiff cookie dough.
5. 5
   Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
6. 6
   Mix the 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Roll cookie balls in the cinnamon sugar.
8. 8
   Place on greased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Flatten with fork.
10. 10
    Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned.
11. 11
    Tips: For easy shaping of cookie dough, you can use a tiny ice cream scoop, #70 or smaller.