Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 c flour
1 t salt
2 t nutmeg
3 t baking powder
1/8 t baking soda
1/4 c milk

Cream together shortening and sugar. Stir in eggs and mix well. Sift rogether dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in milk. Chill dough. Roll out small portions of dough and cut into desired shapes. Place on greased cookng sheet and bake at 375 for 10 - 15 minutes. Frsot with confectioners sugar icing.

Makes 4-5 dozen cookies