Aunt Ione's Icebox Cookies

Aunt Ione's Icebox Cookies



6 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon extract
2 cups chopped nuts


Sift together the first five ingredients. Set aside. In a bowl, cream the butter and the sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla, and the lemon extracts. Beat well. Add the dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in the nuts. Divide the dough into four parts. Shape into 1 1/2 inch x 11 inch rolls. Wrap in foil and chill overnight. Slice the cookies 3/8 inch thick. Bake on greased baking sheets at 350 F for about 10 minutes.