May Day Cookies

Step 1: In a bowl whisk dry ingredients (flour - nutmeg) together.

Step 2: In a measuring cup whisk together the molasses and egg yolk.

Step 3: Using an electric mixer a t medium high speed beat the shortening and sugar together until fluffy (2 -5 minutes). Reduce speed to medium and and the molasses/egg yolk mixture and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined.

Step 4: Press the dough int a 4 inch disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled (2 hours or up to 24 hours).

Step 5: Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Step 6: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7: On a floured board roll the dough out to a 1/4 inch thick circle and cut rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter (we use a coffee cup), spacing them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Gather remaining scrapes and re-roll and repeat cutting out cookies.

Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are set in the middle.

Step 9: Cool cookies on the cookie sheet for 20 minutes or until cool.