Ingredients
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1 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon rind or 2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Place butter and vanilla in bowl.
Beat until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add gradually the sugar about 30 seconds and continue beating for 1 minute.
Add eggs and beat for 30 seconds.
Stop and scrape bowl.
Sift dry ingredients.
Turn mixer to speed and gradually add dry ingredients.
Beat about 1 minute. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheet about 3-inches apart. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar while hot. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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