Holiday Cookies

Got this recipe from a co-worker, she had brought these to a cookie swap we did at work. They are great with a cup of coffee.

Combine flour , baking powder , 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl.

Set aside.

Combine butter and 3 / 4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl.

Beat at medium speed , scraping bowl often , until creamy.

Add eggs and vanilla.

Continue beating until well mixed.

Reduce speed to low.

Add flour mixture.

Beat until well mixed.

Cover.

Refrigerate until firm.

Heat oven to 375f combine 1 cup sugar and 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl.

Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.

Roll in sugar mixture.

Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until set.

Roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture again while warm , if desired.

all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla