Shrewsbury Cakes Recipe

shrewsbury Cakes

2 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1 Cup Butter, Softened
1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
2 Eggs
ground Nutmeg (optional)

stir Together Flour, Baking Soda, Cream Of Tartar, Cinnamon, And Nutmeg; Set Aside. Beat Butter With An Electric Mixer On High Speed For 30 Seconds. Add Sugar; Beat Until Fluffy. Add Eggs; Beat Well. Add Flour Mixture; Beat Until Well Mixed. Divide Dough In Half. Chill, Covered, 1 Hour.

roll Dough 1/8 To 1/4 Inch Thick On A Lightly Floured Surface. Cut Into 2 1/2-inch Rounds With A Cookie Cutter. Place On Ungreased Cookie Sheet. Sprinkle With Nutmeg, If Desired. Bake In A 375 Degree F Oven For 7 To 9 Minutes Or Until Very Light Brown.

makes About 70 Cookies.





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