2 tbsp. red or green colored sugar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all dry ingredients. Add butter, egg, and vanilla. Beat at low speed for 3 minutes. Roll rounded teaspoons into 1 inch balls. Roll in colored sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.