1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix flour, salt, soda and baking powder. Set this aside.

Mix soft butter, sugar and 2 beaten eggs, vanilla and sour cream.

Add dry ingredients. It will be sticky. Let set overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Roll about 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet until bottom is light brown. Frost. 5 doz.

FROSTING:

2 lbs. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 stick butter

Add milk to desired thickness.