Brown Sugar Nutmeg Cookies

Ingredients

• 375 gFlour
• 3 gCream of tartar
• 2 gBaking soda
• 0.8 gNutmeg
• 205 gLard
• 440 gSugar
• 2 pcsEgg
• 5 mlVanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix dry ingredients

   • Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and ground nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
2. 2

   Beat wet ingredients and combine

   • Beat the melted and slightly cooled shortening with the packed brown sugar until well combined.
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until a uniform dough forms.
3. 3

   Shape and chill

   • Shape dough into a log about 1½ inches (≈ 3.8 cm) in diameter.
   • Wrap in wax paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
4. 4

   Preheat and prepare baking sheets

   • Preheat oven to 180 °C (375 °F).
   • Lightly grease two baking sheets or line with parchment.
5. 5

   Slice and bake

   • Slice the log into ¼ inch (≈ 6 mm) thick slices and place about 1 inch (≈ 2.5 cm) apart on the baking sheets.
   • Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly colored at the edges.
   • Cool on wire racks.