Food
German Nut Cookies
By Yankee Magazine|Feb 09 2005|
Yield
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and beat. Add vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients and stir into sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Shape into half-inch- long rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate overnight. Slice thinly and bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Great for lunch boxes!
