Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup milk Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- Crushed candy canes
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg and set aside.
- In a large mixer bowl with electric mixer on HIGH speed, cream butter until light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed to lowest setting. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk; continue mixing until thoroughly blended.
- Form cookie dough into 1 1/2-inch (2.5 cm) diameter balls and arrange balls on ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten balls slightly with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- Bake in oven for 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly golden around edges. Cool on wire racks.
Frosting:
- In a large mixer bowl on MEDIUM speed, beat cream cheese and vanilla until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until creamy and smooth.
- Spread on cookies and sprinkle with candy.
Serves: 4 Dozen
