Post by Carissa on Dec 21, 2009 19:19:17 GMT -5
Eggnog Snickerdoodles
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat in eggs and rum extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat in eggs and rum extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 6 1/2 dozen.