1 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. dairy 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 overnight. On slightly rolled out dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 3 inch round cookie cutter. Place on well-greased cookie sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 450 degrees 10 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Yields approximately 2 dozen.