Sugar Cookie Hearts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 1/3 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sour cream

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm enough to roll.
Roll on lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness; cut with floured cookie cutters.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Sprinkle with plain or colored sugar.
Bake in preheated 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
Place on wire rack to cool. Makes 6 dozen.