Nutmeg Sparklers
6 Tbsp. Red colored Sugar
1 tsp. ground Nutmeg, divided
3 cups flour
2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 cup Butter
1 1/2 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the red sugar with 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combined the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. Set aside.
In a mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well in between. Mix in the vanilla. Blend at low speed for about 3 minutes until well mixed. Gradually add the dry ingredients.
Roll rounded teaspoons of dough in sugar/nutmeg mixture into 1 inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
