Buttermilk Cookies

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • grated rind of 1 orange
  • 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tsp. salt (less)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together the sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add and beat in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and orange rind.
  3. 3
    Add 3 cups flour, sifted with salt, baking powder and nutmeg.
  4. 4
    Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour.
  5. 5
    Chill before rolling out.
  6. 6
    Roll, cut and sprinkle with sugar.
  7. 7
    Bake at 375° until lightly browned.

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