Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. + 2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. shortening (not butter)
2 large eggs
1 c. buttermilk *
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
few dashes of nutmeg

Preparation

*How to make buttermilk:
Put 1 tablespoon vinegar in cup and fill cup with milk (1 cup).