1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sour cream

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Chill several hours or over night. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 3 inch cookie cutter. Place on well-greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 450 degrees 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Yields approximately 2 dozen.