#3048 - Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups white sugar
1 cup Crisco shortening
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups flour

In a mixer add white sugar and Crisco--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add buttermilk--beat. Add baking powder, baking soda and vanilla--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. Drop by spoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly browned.