Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 4 Tbsp. milk
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. grated orange rind or lemon rind

Method

  • Cream shortening, sugar, grated rind and nutmeg.
  • Add sugar gradually and cream well.
  • Add eggs and milk.
  • Blend well.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture. Blend well.
  • Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet.
  • Decorate with colored sugar.
  • Bake at 350° until done.