Butter Crispies

Subject: Butter Crispies Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:48 pm

Butter Crispies

1 c butter

1 c sugar

1 egg

3-1/2 c sifted flour

1/8 tsp salt

3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 c buttermilk

Cream butter until light and fluffy

Gradually beat in sugar and egg

Combine flour, salt, nutmeg and baking soda

Sift into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk

Chill at least an hour or until firm

Roll out a small part of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough in refrigerator until ready to roll

Roll very thin

Cut with 2-1/2" round cookie cutters

Place on ungreased cookie sheet

Bake 350F for 8 to 10 minutes

Makes 5-1/2 dozen