1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 dashes nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour, more or less

Combine sugar, salt, egg and shortening and beat well. Add vanilla, almond flavoring, nutmeg and beat again. Add the milk and soda, which are mixed together; mix well. Add flour. Roll out about 1/4" thick and cut in favorite shapes. Place on greased cookie sheet, sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven until edges are brown. Watch, only a few minutes.