Buttermilk Drop Cookies

Name: Buttermilk Drop Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup buttermilk

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1

Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
2

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir well.
3

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.