Buttermilk Spice Crisps

Source: Taste of Home (Cooking time doesn't include chill time)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 72
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 4 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground allspice
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and buttermilk.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into two 9-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
6. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
7. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Remove to wire racks to cool.