Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
2 Tbsp. ice water
1/4 tsp. salt
5 c. all-purpose flour
dash of nutmeg

Preparation

Cream the sugar, shortening, salt and nutmeg.
Add eggs and ice water; work in flour.
Roll out on floured board; cut in desired shape.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
May be sprinkled with sugar while still warm, if desired.