Nutmeg Softies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Add the sugar, soda, nutmeg, and salt.
3. 3
   Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
4. 4
   Beat in sour cream, egg, and vanilla until combined.
5. 5
   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
6. 6
   Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour (dough will be sticky). Divide dough into thirds.
7. 7
   Cover and chill in the fridge about 2 hours or until easy to handle.
8. 8
   On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Using a floured 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out dough.
10. 10
    Place cutouts on an ungreased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with colored sugar.
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    Bake in a 350 degree oven about 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are firm.
13. 13
    Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool completely.
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    TO MAKE AHEAD:.
15. 15
    Bake cookies as directed and cool completely. Place in the freezer container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
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    Before serving, thaw cookies about 15 minutes.