Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes

1. 1

   Mix butter and sugar together, blending well.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well, then add the vanilla and nutmeg (optional).

3. 3

   Beat until fluffy.

4. 4

   Slowly stir in the flour until a fairly firm dough is formed.

5. 5

   Knead more flour into the mix until it is firm enough to roll out.

6. 6

   Roll to 1/2-inch thickness, cut with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle sugar (with cinnamon, if desired) onto each cookie before baking.

7. 7

   Bake in 350u00b0 to 375u00b0 oven for 5 to 8 minutes.

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   Yields approximately 3 dozen cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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