Eggnog Snickerdoodles- Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Chrismas Cookies

Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Two of my favorites, okay well I have a lot of favorites but eggnog...oh yeah, it's at the top of the favorites list.  Then snickerdoodles..one of my "go to" cookies, there aren't many people that don't like snickerdoodles.  When I saw this recipe I just had to give it a try and I am not disappointed at all.  They are scrumptious!!  They are so good that I only allowed 6 to be eaten, the rest are hiding in the freezer for the holidays.  (Yes, all 6 were gone immediately)  Give them a try, their crispy outside and chewy inside are hard to resist.

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Eggnog Snickerdoodles

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 3/4 cup sugar, divided

2 eggs (or Ener G egg replacer)

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. rum extract (I used 1/2 tsp.)

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs (or egg replacer) and extract. 

 Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

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. (I always spray my cookie sheets)

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes (I baked mine at 375 degrees for 10 minutes and they were great, your choice) or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

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