Spiced shortbread cookies

30 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine, softened
cupSifted powdered sugar
½teaspoonGround nutmeg
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonGround ginger
2cupsAll purpose flour

Directions

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add spices, and beat well.

Stir in flour. Dough will be stiff. Shape dough into 1 1$ inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Lightly press cookies with a floured cookie stamp or fork to flatten to ¼ inch thickness. Bake at 325 for 15 to 18 minutes or until done. Let cool on wire racks. 2¼ dozen. Submitted By JULIE GLEITSMANN On 11-01-95