Nutmeg Snickerdoodles

    
This is an adaptation of the traditional cinnamon snickerdoodle cookie that I came up with...and it is NOT healthy and so by rights should not even be seen on this blog! 

However, they're yummy and pretty and quick to make for Christmas, so there you are.  Maybe you can try them with organic sugar, whole wheat flour, organic butter...
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In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 c. sugar into 1 c. butter.  Beat in 2 eggs, blending well.  Add 2 3/4 c. flour, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. ground nutmeg.

Shape 1" balls of dough and then roll in red or green colored sugar.  Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden on bottom and set on top.

Irish Brown Bread

A friend served with dinner and we loved it!  It's a nice change from muffins or biscuits, and is wonderful with soups.

I'm including two versions, the 'regular' one and a modified one that is sugar-free and low-gluten.  The alternative recipe will be heavier.
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Mix:

• 1 c. flour
• 2 T. sugar (or 1 T. honey)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt 

Cut in 1 1/2 T. butter until crumbly.  Add 2 c. whole wheat flour, 1/4 c. oatmeal, and 1 1/2 c. plain yogurt (full fat is good). 



Low-Gluten alternative version

Mix:

• 1 c. rye flour
• 1/2 tsp. powdered stevia
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt 

Cut in 1 1/2 T. butter until crumbly.  Add:

• 1/2 c. rice bran
• 1 c. barley flour
• 1/2 c. garbanzo flour (or equivalent gluten-free flours to equal 2 c.)
• 1/4 c. oatmeal
• 1 tsp. Xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 c. plain yogurt (full fat is good)

Mix dough until blended, adding a bit of milk if necessary; it should not be sticky.  Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times.  Mold into a loaf and put on a greased baking sheet.  Bake 40 minutes @ 375 degrees.Mix dough until blended, adding a bit of milk if necessary; it should not be sticky.  Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times.  Mold into a loaf and put on a greased baking sheet.  Bake 40 minutes @ 375 degrees.