1 3/4 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1 tsp. baking soda
8 oz. sour cream
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter, melted
2 eggs
2 tbsp. hot water
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

In large bowl, cream sugar, butter, salt, yolks and whole eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add with sour cream to butter mixture.

In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and nutmeg; add to egg mixture. Dough will be sticky. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Roll chilled dough on well floured surface. Cut into shapes. Sprinkle with colored sugar and bake or bake and then ice when cool. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are set but not browned.