Basic Cookies I

==Ingredients==
* ⅝ cup butter
* 1¼ cups sugar
* 2 egg whites
* 3 cups flour
* ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
* 4 teaspoons of baking powder
* ½ cup milk
==Directions==
# First cream the butter.
# Add the sugar gradually, and the beaten egg whites.
# Sift flour, baking powder and nutmeg together, and add alternately with the milk to the first mixture.
# Roll to one-third inch in thickness.
# Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
# Cut into shape with a cookie cutter.
# Place on buttered or floured tins, and bake in a hot oven until nicely browned.
# If desired, a raisin or walnut meat may be placed in each cookie before baking.
Category:Cookie Recipes