4 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
1/3 c shortening, melted
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Beat eggs and sugar till light, add milk and cooled shortening. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture and mix well. Chill dough. On lightly floured board roll 3/8 inch thick and cut. Let stand 15 minutes. Fry in fat.