Dropped Teacakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
3. 3
   Add eggs, beating well.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, soda and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk, mixing well.
6. 6
   Stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until Tea Cakes are lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool on wire racks.
10. 10
    Yields 6 dozen.