Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  • Mix sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Add milk, lemon rind, vanilla and egg; mix well.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Mix the 2 Tbsp sugar with the cinnamon.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll in the cinnamon mixture.
  • Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until light brown.
  • Cool for 1 minute before removing from pan.