Measure into a large bowl:

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

Beat until well mixed.  Blend in 1/2 cup sour cream.

Sift together:

2 cups sifted flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Then add this to creamed mixture, beat smooth. Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with (if you want too) 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Add chips (any flavor) and nuts if desired.

Bake at 375* 10 – 15 minutes.

P.S. This was a favorite, especially when all the children were home.

-Vera Gilmore