CutOut Cookies

This is the recipe for sugar cookies that my Mom has been making since I was little--and I still think they are the best ever! I truly believe it is the nutmeg in the recipe--it gives it such an interesting taste! For icing, just use your favorite powdered sugar recipe. The other recipe is one my Mom got from a lady at church--they were always a hit at Potlucks!



4 C. sifted all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg

3/4 c butter, softened

1 1/4 c sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract



On sheet of waxed paper, sift flour with baking powder, salt & nutmeg, set aside.



In large bowl, beat on high speed the butter, granulated sugar, eggs & vanilla until light & fluffy.



With wooden spoon, stir in 1/2 of flour mixture. Stir in remaining flour mixture, mixing with hands if necessary.



Refrigerate dough, covered, several hours.



Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide dough into 4 parts, refrigerate until ready to roll out. Roll out dough, 1/8" thick.



Place cut out cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.



Bake 8 min or until set & lightly browned around the edges.



Let cool, and frost. Makes 3-4 dozen.