Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Beat eggs, sugar and shortening.
Add 1/2 cup buttermilk and 3 1/2 cups flour and vanilla.
Mix well and add 1 cup flour and baking powder, sifted together.
Add last 1/2 cup buttermilk with soda dissolved.
Drop and bake at 375\u00b0.