Swedish Spice Cookies
Found on this site: http://www.just-recipes.net/. My co-workers love these and frequently ask me to bring some in.
Steps
In a medium bowl , stir flour , baking powder , salt , 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Set aside.
In a large mixer bowl at medium speed , beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well.
At low speed , beat in flour mixture until well blended.
Divide dough into three portions.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
In a small bowl , stir remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375.
On a lightly floured surface , roll one portion of dough at a time to about 1 / 4-inch thickness.
Dip cutters in flour and cut cookies , place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Cool cookies on wire racks , store in an airtight container.
Ingredients
flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract