If you like crunchy cookies, leave these old-fashioned treats in the oven for the full 10 minutes, checking often to make sure they do not scorch.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 36 COOKIES

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1¾ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

1. Cream brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.

2. Whisk dry ingredients together; stir into butter mixture.

3. Chill overnight.

4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes.

5. Bake 8–10 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from baking sheets.