Mamaw'S Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix sugar, shortening and egg together.
Scald soda in 2 or 3 tablespoons boiling water before putting in milk.
Add to sugar, shortening and egg.
Mix with enough flour to make a stiff dough so you can roll easily to desired thickness.
Put in any flavor desired.
Use 1/2 teaspoon salt if using plain flour.
Bake in 400\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.