1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. raisins or chopped nuts, or combination of both

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and cream until light. Sift all dry ingredients together, add alternately with cream to mixture. Stir in nuts/raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cooked sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.