Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

An old fashioned sugar cookie that can be both soft and crisp with a unique flavor.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

Step 2

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and egg until light and fluffy.

Step 3

At low speed, beat in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined.

Step 5

With rubber scraper, divide the dough in half. Scrape each half onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap in the plastic wrap, forming the dough into discs. Refrigerate for four hours, preferably overnight.

Step 6

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a well-floured surface, roll dough, one part at a time, 1/4 inch thick.

Step 8

With floured cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Using a spatula, place cookies on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Once you have a full sheet, refrigerate cookies until firm, about 10 minutes.

Step 10

When the cookies are firm, take them out of the refrigerator. Beat the egg white with 1 tsp water to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash on the top of the cookies. Decorate with sprinkles.

Step 11

Bake 10 - 12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove the cookies to a wire rack, cool.

Step 12

Continue rolling out the dough and reroll trimmings as the other cookies chill and bake.