Grammie s Sweet Milk Cookies

1 egg

1 cup white sugar

½ cup shortening

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

¾ cup sweetened condensed milk

Mix all ingredients, except flour. Add enough flour to make a rollable dough, about 2 cups.

Roll out to approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut with round biscuit cutter and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 8 - 10 minutes.