1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
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 mixing 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 a well floured surface. Cut into 2 inch round or decorative shapes. Sprinkle with 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. Yield: about 7 1/2 dozen cookies.