1/2 c. shortening, part butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. commercial sour cream

Heat oven to 425 degrees (hot). Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Divide dough and roll out to 1/4 inch thick on well floured pastry cloth. Cut with 2 inch cutters. Place on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.