Belgian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup white sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Belgian Christmas cookies are a traditional treat that has been made for generations.
• The dough can also be pressed into shapes with cookie cutters.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.