Eggnog Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or oleo
2 c. sugar
1 c. eggnog
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. soda
5 1/2 c. sifted flour (about)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggnog, nutmeg and soda.
Mix well.
Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Chill.
Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut with cookie cutter or knife.
Brush with slightly beaten egg white and decorate with candied fruits or colored sugar, if desired.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately brown.