Granny's Shortbread Cookies

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream together the butter, sugar, salt, nutmeg and egg yolk. Add the flour a little at a time until mixture is stiff.

Place onto floured board and knead lightly until the dough begins to crack.

Roll out 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

Place on un-greased cookie sheet, decorate with colored sugar crystals and maraschino cherries.

Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.