The sugar cookie is one of my most favorite kinds of cookies in the whole world. That probably sounds pretty strange to most of you. The majority of folks probably are more inclined to reach for a double chocolate cookie, or a chocolate chip cookie, or even a peanut butter cookie. Me? I’m grabbing as many sugar cookies as I can! I especially love snickerdoodles, which are a delicious, tangy cinnamon variety of my beloved cookie. These Nutmeg Sugar Cookies I’m sharing with you today are all kinds of wonderful. Even chocolate-lovers will find them appealing, I’m sure.
They start with a snickerdoodle-like dough (added cream of tartar gives them a little tang, and they help with the visual crackle of the cookie too). They’re the kind of cookie that is rolled into balls first and then rolled into sugar that has been laced with nutmeg. You smash them down slightly before baking.
The result is that they come out looking all wonderfully crackled with plenty of spice to give them the perfect dose of holiday flavor. These would be a great cookie for shipping since they’re a firm, crunchy cookie instead of the soft-variety. They store well in the freezer if you’re planning to make them ahead for your holiday cookie platters too. Ditch the chocolate and add some Nutmeg Sugar Cookies to your life! Here are a few more nutmeg-themed cookie recipes you might enjoy: Nutmeg Butter Biscuits by Cook Republic Nutmeg-Lemon Pfeffernusse by The Kitchn Eggnog Cookies by RecipeGirl
