1 c  Margarine, softened               1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
   2/3 c  Sifted powdered sugar             1/2 ts Ground ginger
   1/2 ts Ground nutmeg                       2 c  All purpose flour
 Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an
 electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add spices, and beat well.
 Stir in flour. Dough will be stiff. Shape dough into 1 1$ inch balls,
 and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Lightly
 press cookies with a floured cookie stamp or fork to flatten to 1/4
 inch thickness. Bake at 325 for 15 to 18 minutes or until done. Let
 cool on wire racks. 2 1/4 dozen. 
                
                 Yields       
                30 servings                
