1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. softened butter
3/4 tsp. salt
4 egg yolks
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot water
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Granulated or colored sugar

In a 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 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 2 1/2 inch round or decorative shapes. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool. Makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies.