Eggnog Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. shortening

1 3/4 c. sugar, divided

2 eggs

1/4 to 1/2 t. teaspoon rum extract

2 3/4 c. flour

2 t. cream of tartar

1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
2 t. ground nutmeg

Directions:
Cream the butter, shortening and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
In a shallow bowl, combine the nutmeg and remaining sugar. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes 6 1/2 dozen. Total time 25 minutes.

Verdict:

Not to shabby. I love snickerdoodles and I love eggnog so I figured this would be a good marriage. They were good but I think I would like them to be a little more eggnog tasting.