1 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
5 cups self rising flour
2 tbsp. ice water
5 eggs
dash of nutmeg

Cream sugar, shortening, salt and nutmeg together. Add eggs and ice water and then flour. Roll on a floured board and cut into shapes.

Bake at 375°F for 10 - 15 minutes or until brown around edges. While still warm, remove from baking sheet and sprinkle with powdered sugar.