THIS RECIPE IS WELL OVER 100 YEARS OLD. IT HAS WON SEVERAL AWARDS AT COUNTY FAIRS
PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES
SIFT 4 CUPS FLOUR INTO A LARGE PAN
PAT OUT A WELL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOUR
POUR INTO WELL:
2 CUPS SUGAR
2 EGGS
1/2 CUP BUTTERMILK
1 CUP SHORTENING
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1 TEASPOON SODA
2 TEASPOONS VANILLA EXTRACT (OR FAVORITE FLAVOR)
KNEED DOUGH BY HAND----FLOUR TO ROLL
ROLL OUT THE DOUGH, THEN CUT OUT COOKIES
BAKE UNTIL DONE
MAKES APPOXIMATELY 2 DOZEN 2" COOKIES