Instructions
3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Sugar, colored sugar, sprinkles, etc., as desired
Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Beat eggs thoroughly. Add sugar, milk and vanilla.Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Chill dough at least 2 hours. Roll out on floured surface and cut out with cookie cutters. Sprinkle sugar, or other topping of choice. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.You may bake them plain, then frost and decorate.
