Nutmeg Noel Cookies

2 Tbsp. red colored sugar
2 Tbsp. green colored sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, divided
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine colored sugar and 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and 1/4 tsp. of nutmeg. Add butter, egg and vanilla. Beat at low speed until well mixed for about 2-3 minutes. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls into 1" balls. Roll in nutmeg, sugar mixtures. Bake on a ungreased cookie sheet 2" apart at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until done.

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