1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1/2 pt. sour cream
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. nutmeg
6 c. flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together the following: shortening, sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together: flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well. Cover, chill 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter. Bake for 10 minutes.