4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c nutmeg
1/2 c butter
1/2 c shortening
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1 1/3 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. Cream together butter and shortening and add cream cheese and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Use your favorite cookie cutters.

Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet, at 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes.