Spiced Madeleines

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   In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar. Beat for 5-7 minutes, or till thick and satiny.

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   In a medium mixing bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and nutmeg. Sift one fourth of the flour mixture over the egg mixture: gently fold inches Fold in remaining flour by fourths Fold in the 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Spoon batter into greased madeleine molds, filling each one three-fourths full.

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   Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 10-12 minutes, or till edges are golden and tops spring back. Cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute.

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   Transfer cookies to a rack and cool. Sift powdered sugar over tops. Store in freezer.

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