• Cooking Time: 8 - 10
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 2/3 cups four
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1. Blend shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly
2. Mix the dry ingredients into the dough alternately with 1/2 cup of sour cream.
3. Roll 1/4 in. think on well floured board.
4. Cut with cookie cutters and place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with sugar.

This recipe is my favorite for sugar cookies. My mom received it from a teacher she worked with (Dixie Daniel), and it's been a favorite in our family ever since.