- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Thoroughly cream the butter by hand. Add sugar and mix til fluffy. Beat in the egg and then the milk or cream.
- In a separate bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir them into the butter. Knead the dough for just a minute. Chill the dough until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Form the cookies as directed above. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the edges brown. Quantity will vary depending on the size of your ceramic molds.