Festive Shortbread Cookies

1. Soften butter to room temp. Stir in sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk with wooden spoon.
2. Add flour a little at a time till mixture is too stiff to work with a spoon.
3. Turn onto floured board and knead lightly; drawing in flour till dough is just beginning to crack.
4. Roll out 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desire shapes.
5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 mins.

Recipe Adapted from The Family Cookbook Project