Ingredients

1 cup butter

3 cups sugar

4 eggs

4 cups sifted flour

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

Preparation

-Cream butter and sugar thoroughly -Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition -Sift together flour and spices -Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, blending after each addition -Chill -Roll dough, a little at a time, on well-floured surface to 1/8 " thickness -Cut into desired shapes -Place on greased cookie sheet -Bake at 350’ F for about 10 - 12 min or until lightly browned -Yields about 8 dozen 2 1/2" cookies