Moravian Christmas Cookies

Moravian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon brandy

Instructions

1. Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
2. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and brandy; beat thoroughly.
3. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5. Roll out a small portion of the dough at a time on a floured board to a thickness of 1/4 inch (keep remaining dough in refrigerator).
6. Cut with a cookie cutter into desired shapes.
7. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.