CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES


ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 c. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (if desired)

preparation

Thoroughly mix shortening, egg, sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Then add flour, salt, soda and nutmeg that have been sifted together. Let dough chill 1 hour in refrigerator. When chilled roll out and cut out with your favorite cutters. Put on aluminum foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.