2 1/4 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tbsp. milk

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add lemon rind to butter and cream thoroughly. Add sugar gradually and cream. Add eggs and cream and beat thoroughly. Then add flour gradually, mixing well. Chill until firm enough to roll.

Roll 1/8 inch thick on slightly floured board. Cut with floured 3 1/2 inch cutter and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until edges are brown. Cookies may be cut in fancy shapes and frosted or decorated with candies, nuts, or cherries. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. (Can be flavored with vanilla).