1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Preheat oven. Cream shortening. Add sugar beat until fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Form into balls, 1 inch. Roll balls in sugar. Arrange on greased baking sheet, flatten slightly with a fork. Bake 15 minutes until lightly brown. 2 dozen.