Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together; add baking powder and nutmeg and mix well with electric mixer.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in flour just until moist; fold in nuts taking care to not over mix.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or damp cloth and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, flatten slightly with bottom of small glass.
  8. Place 4 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
  9. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely and enjoy.