Dropped Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
2. 2
   Add eggs, beating well.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, soda and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla.
5. 5
   Drop dough by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Yields 6 dozen.