Nutmeg Logs

The crispy-tender texture and mildly spicy flavor of these cookies will tempt all ages. My whole family enjoys them.
==Ingredients==
*1 cup butter, softened
*3/4 cup sugar
*1 egg
*2 teaspoons vanilla extract
*3 cups all-purpose flour
*1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
*1/4 teaspoon salt
*Additional sugar
==Directions==
#In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
#Beat in egg and vanilla. 
#Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. 
#Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
#On a sugared surface, shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs. 
#Cut logs into 2-to 2-1/2-in. pieces. 
#Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. 
#Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. 
#Remove to wire racks to cool.
==Notes==
*Yield: about 5 dozen.
*PREP 30 min.
*COOK 15 min.
*TOTAL 45 min.
==Nutritional Info==
*2 cookies (calculated without additional sugar) equals 122 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
== Contributed by: ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Recipe taken from Country Woman Christmas
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Cookie Recipes
Category:Shortbread Recipes
Category:Christmas Cookies
Category:Nutmeg Recipes