Old Fashioned Tea Cakes II

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. (1 minute)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)