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Brown Sugar Nutmeg Cookies

Ingredients

  • 375 g all-purpose flour
  • 3 g cream of tartar
  • 2 g baking soda
  • 0.8 g ground nutmeg
  • 205 g shortening, melted and cooled slightly
  • 440 g packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
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Method

  1. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  3. Shape dough into a log measuring 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (180°C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  5. Slice log into slices ¼ inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

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