Holiday Cookies

Got this recipe from a co-worker, she had brought these to a cookie swap we did at work. They are great with a cup of coffee.

• Ready In: 39 mins
• Serves: 42

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

• Sugar Mixture Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Combine butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed (1 minute). Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Cover; refrigerate until firm (3 to 4 hours).
3. Heat oven to 375°F Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in small bowl. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until set.
4. Roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture again while warm, if desired.