1 c. butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt

Bake at 350 degrees. Cream butter flavor shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Mix flour with baking powder and salt; blend into shortening mixture. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. Add another cup of flour so that mixture is thickened, then put on floured board and roll out. Cut into tea cakes. Put onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.