Directions

1. 1. Cream shortening, add sifted sugar and cream well.
2. 2. Add beaten egg to sour cream. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda and nutmeg together.
3. 3. Add alternately with egg mixture to the creamed shortening and sugar. Chill thoroughly.
4. 4. Use a rolling-pin stocking and pastry cloth and roll only a small portion at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.
5. 5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake on a greased cookie sheet 15 minutes at 350°F. Will keep well.
6. 6. This dough may be molded in a cookie press without chilling.