Shrewsbury Cakes

Yield: about 70 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• Ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. Stir together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
2. Beat butter with an electric mixer on high speed for 30 seconds.
3. Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
4. Add eggs; beat well.
5. Add flour mixture; beat until well mixed.
6. Divide dough in half. Chill, covered, for 1 hour.
7. Roll dough 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds with a cookie cutter.
8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
10. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes or until very light brown.