Spiced Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 lb sugar
• 3 lbs finest flour
• 1 nutmeg, grated
• Cinnamon, to taste
• 3 eggs
• Melted butter, as needed

Method

1. 1 Sift the sugar and grated nutmeg and cinnamon into the flour.
2. 2 Add the eggs and enough melted butter to form a thick paste.
3. 3 Knead the dough well, then roll it out.
4. 4 Cut into desired shapes, prick with a fork, and bake in a moderate oven (350°F).