Old Fashion Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening together.
Add eggs and beat well. Add baking soda to buttermilk; stir until it foams.
Add to creamed mixture.
Mix well.
Add flour and 2 teaspoons vanilla (optional).
Add baking powder.
Mix well.
Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes.