Swedish Spice Cookies

Swedish Spice Cookies


1. In a medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.

2. In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat 1 cup of the sugar and butter until creamy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.

4. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until well blended.

5. Divide dough into three portions.

6. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

7. In a small bowl, stir remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.

8. Preheat oven to 375°.

9. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time to about 1/4-inch thickness.

10. Dip cutters in flour and cut cookies, place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

11. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

12. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.

13. Cool cookies on wire racks, store in an airtight container.

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