Jason's Sugar Cookies

1
Sift flour with baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
2
In large bowl of electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until combined then beat in sour cream, egg and vanilla until smooth.
3
Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well combined.
4
With rubber scraper, form dough into a ball.
5
Wrap in waxed paper, plastic wrap, or foil; refrigerate overnight or several hours.
6
Divide dough into four parts.
7
Refrigerate until ready to roll out.
8
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
9
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
10
On well-floured surface roll dough, one part at a time, 1/4 inch thick.
11
With floured, 2 1/2 inch round or scalloped cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
12
Using spatula, place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
13
Sprinkle tops of cookies with sugar.
14
Place a raisin or almond in the center of each, if desired.
15
Reroll trimmings, and cut.
16
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden (be careful, they burn easily).
17
Cool.