Spice Cookies

2/3 cup shortening

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon milk

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract   

Cream shortening, gradually adding sugar. Add egg and milk, beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Combine flour mixture to sugar mixture. Add vanilla, mix well. Wrap in plastic wrap, chill at least one hour. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness, cut cookies. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 F for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack. When cooled may be iced.