Sugar Cookies For Loved Ones

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar.

Add eggs.

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.

Add milk alternately with dry ingredients.

Mix thoroughly.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet.

Bake in hot oven 350 degrees F 10 to 12 minutes.

Or Roll dough on lightly floured surface to ⅛ inch thickness.

Cut with cookie cutters dipped in flour. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies begin to brown around the edges.

Let cool, and decorate if desired.