Grammie's Sweet Milk Cookies

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the egg until well combined, then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, and salt. (Approximately 1 minute)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View Using a round biscuit cutter (or any desired shape), cut out cookies and place them on ungreased baking sheets. (Approximately 5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle the tops of the cookies generously with granulated sugar. (Approximately 1-2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Approximately 10 minutes)