Caramel Slices

This old-fashioned recipe requires refrigeration of a log of dough for slicing and baking into delicious nutmeg-accented cookies.

• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Shape dough into a log measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 5

Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.