- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter
- Mix flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and ground nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter, adding the sugar gradually.
- Add three well beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator. Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Frost and decorate, as desired.