Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Nutmeg Cookies

 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup/250 g butter, softened

• 2/3 cup/140 g granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract/essence

• 1 large egg

• 2 cups/300 g all­purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

• 1/8 tsp salt

• ground nutmeg, to dust

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Set out two cookie sheets. Sift the flour, nutmeg, and salt into a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the almond extract and egg yolk, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients until well blended.

4. Insert the chosen design plate into the press by sliding it into the head and locking in place. Press out the cookies, spacing 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the cookie sheets.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just golden. Transfer to racks to cool. Dust with the ground nutmeg.