1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sour cream

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla. Blend in remaining ingredients. Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll each part 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Trace around hand with pastry wheel. Cut remaining dough in various shapes. Bake 6-8 minutes. Cool. Decorate as desired. Makes 6 hand cookies and 1 dozen 2 inch cookies.

FOR CHOCOLATE COOKIES: Mix 1 part dough mix to 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled.

FOR PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: Mix 1 part dough to 1 tablespoon peanut butter.