Recipe: Nutmeg Meltaway Cookies

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Nutmeg Meltaway Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup toasted finely ground almonds
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Gradually add flour; mix well. Stir in almonds.
Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300*F (150*C) for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Combine powdered sugar and nutmeg. Roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.