sugar cookies

sugar cookies

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3-4 T. milk
4 c. flour
1 t. nutmeg
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt

cream shortening & sugar.
add eggs & milk. mix well.

in another bowl, mix flour, nutmeg, baking powder, & salt.
add to creamed mixture.

refrigerate half the day.

roll thin and cut into shapes.

bake a 375 degrees for 12 minutes.


optional frosting--

2-3 c. powdered sugar
1 cube butter (1/2 c.), softened
1 t. vanilla
3 T. milk

mix well.

i cannot count the times my Grandma made these cookies.
i love them, my children love them, so will you.
p.s. they are kinda crunchy...yum.