Buttermilk Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
grated rind of 1 orange
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. salt (less)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Cream together the sugar and shortening.
Add and beat in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and orange rind.
Add 3 cups flour, sifted with salt, baking powder and nutmeg.
Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour.
Chill before rolling out.
Roll, cut and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until lightly browned.