Ingredients:
– 1 3/4 cups white sugar
– 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat together the white sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the creamed mixture until fully combined.
5. Knead the dough a few times on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
7. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch in thickness.
9. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies in your desired shapes and place them 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool briefly on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: Approximate calories per serving: 120 | Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
1. For added flavor, consider rolling the dough in sugar before cutting the cookies.
2. If you want a thicker cookie, roll the dough to 1/2 inch thickness before cutting.
3. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh
