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4 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. baking powder
¼ Tsp. ground nutmeg
¾ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 400*. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Combine the flour, Baking powder, & nutmeg.
In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening & sugar. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Beat in the milk & vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ¼-in. Using cookie cutters, cut into shapes & place 1½-in apart into the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12mins, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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