Eggnog Cookies # 2

1 c Butter

2 c Sugar

1 c Eggnog

1/2 ts Nutmeg

1 ts Baking soda

2 1/2 c Sifted flour

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggnog, nutmeg, and soda; mix well. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Chill. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured pastry cloth and cut with Christmas

cookie cutters. Brush with slightly beaten egg white and decorate with candied fruits or colored sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes 6 dozen -----