Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Combine the flour, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
On a sugared surface, shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in.-thick logs.
Cut logs into 2-to 2-1/2-in. pieces.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.