Polly Olson'S Tea Cookies(Polly Was Pastry Chef At Oviedo Inn, Oviedo, Florida) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. margarine (2 sticks)
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
4 c. plain flour
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar together. Add vanilla and flour, mixing well.
Add soda and salt; mix well. Add nutmeg and eggs.
Mix on medium speed until blended.
Pour out on well floured table or board.
Divide in half.
Roll out 2 strips about 2 inches thick.
Chill for about 2 hours.
Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 oven until light brown.
Let cool before removing from cookie sheet.