Holiday Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

- 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- Raspberry Jam (if making thumbprints)*

*If making raspberry thumbprints, you simply divide the dough into small balls and make an indent in the middle of each ball with your finger. I use the bottom of my 1/4 teaspoon measure to make the indent. Then spoon the jam in the indent. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 8-9 minutes.

Directions:

- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and lemon zest. Toss slightly with a fork.
- With your mixer cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, sour cream, and combine will.
- Add flour mixture. Mix well, and chill at least 2 hours.
- Roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface a quarter at a time. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to a baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Bake in a 375 degrees oven for 10-12 minutes.