Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well.
Add baking powder and baking soda to flour and sift together.
Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk; stir mixture until blended.
Chill, covered, for 30 minutes or longer.