Crisp, sweet and chewy -- a basic refrigerator cookie.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
PREPARATION:
Cream the butter and vanilla. Mix in the white sugar, brown sugar and the egg. Mix in the flour, cream of tartar, salt and nutmeg. Stir until well blended.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Divide dough and shape into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to one week.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut in rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
Bake for 8 minutes or until light brown.