Christmas Sugar Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In separate bowls:.
2. 2
   Cream sugar, shortening and egg.
3. 3
   Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add salt to flour.
5. 5
   Mix alternately (in the shortening) the buttermilk mixture and the flour mixture.
6. 6
   Scoop and drop onto cookie sheet then sprinkle with sugar on top of cookie or try it with cinnamon and sugar for a different twist.
7. 7
   Bake 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Makes about 4 dozen cookies.