Old-fashioned Buttermilk Cookies

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Cookies TNT MIX: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup oleo ADD: 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs ADD ALTERNATELY WITH BUTTERMILK: 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup buttermilk Cream together sugar, shortening & oleo Add vanilla & eggs In a separate bowl combine flour, salt & soda Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased pan Sprinkle lightly with white sugar or cinnamon sugar Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until golden color. Makes about 4 dozen good size cookies. 08:55, 20 October 2007 (MDT)08:55, 20 October 2007 (MDT)08:55, 20 October 2007 (MDT)Cats Recipes 08:55, 20 October 2007 (MDT) This a soft & light cookie - very easy to make Use a mixer to mix them They won't be as fluffy if mixed/stired by hand The buttermilk & cinnamon give it a wonderful, unique flavor I have used this recipe for the past 30+ years & they have always turned out perfect. If you want to get fancy, top with 1/2 candied cherry or pecan half (that's about as fancy as I get) Can also top with raisins for a smiley face.

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