Sour Cream Cookies

1 C shortening

1 C sugar

2 egg yolks

½ C thick sour cream

1/2 t salt

1 t nutmeg

½ t baking soda

1 t vanilla

4 C sifted flour

∙ Preheat oven to 400'

∙ Cream shortening and add sugar and cream well.

∙ Add beaten egg yolks and sour cream.

∙ Sift dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture, creaming well after each addition.

∙ Add vanilla and mix well.

∙ Form into cookies on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.

∙ Bake 10-12 minutes.

∙ Makes 12 dozen.