Grandma Millie’s Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Beat together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Add vanilla and milk. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, soda, and nutmeg together and stir into the wet ingredients. Add enough flour to make a relatively soft but easy to work with dough. On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with colored sugar if not planning to frost. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for about 8 minutes or until “set” when touched but not yet browned. Do not overbake. Cool for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a rack covered with wax paper to cool. Once cooled, frost if desired. Store for up to 10 days at room temperature.