Here is a favorite family recipe of ours which produces the best soft sugar cookies I've ever had.

AUNT BERT'S SOUR CREAM COOKIES

Beat together until fluffy:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar

Beat in:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup melted butter (no, these aren't low fat!)
1 tsp vanilla

Sift together:
4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture being careful not to overmix or beat.

3. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with some cinnamon-sugar or press raisins, walnut halves, or candied cherries on the tops.

4. Bake at (375F) for 8-10 minutes (time will vary with size) until golden on bottom and top springs back when touched. Cool on racks.

5. To store, separate with layers of wax paper or plastic wrap.

I hope you enjoy them!

From my kitchen to yours,

Betsy