INGREDIENTS

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1/3 cup red and green decorator sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine flour, baking powder and nutmeg; set aside. Cream butter and granulated sugar at medium speed of electric mixer.
  2. Add egg yolks; beat until fluffy. Blend in eggnog. Add flour mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.
  3. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Combine decorating sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Roll dough into 3/4 inch balls; roll in colored sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 400° F for 8 to 10 minute or until set.