Eggnog kringla cookie recipe (1990)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large mixer bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds or till softened.
4. Add sugar and beat till fluffy.
5. Add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture and eggnog alternately, beating till well mixed.
6. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Working with half of the dough at a time, on a floured surface, roll rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough into pencil-like strips, about 8 inches long and 4 inches thick. (Keep remaining dough chilled.)
8. On an ungreased cookie sheet, loop one end of the strip over the other end to form an oval with the two ends overlapping.
9. Bake in a 350 (F) oven for 6 to 8 minutes or till edges just turn light brown.
10. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and nutmeg.