Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Cream sugar and shortening well.

2. 2

   Beat in eggs, one at a time; add nutmeg.

3. 3

   Add buttermilk and the baking soda, which has been dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water.

4. 4

   Sift the flour before measuring, then sift 3 times with baking powder.

5. 5

   Add to creamed mixture.

6. 6

   Dough will be fairly soft, but is manageable if your board is floured well.

7. 7

   Roll out to about 1/4-inch thick.

8. 8

   I use a wide mouth canning jar lid as a cookie cutter so as to make the large cookie.

9. 9

   Cut out and sprinkle sugar on top.

10. 10

    Use greased cookie sheets.

11. 11

    Bake at 350u00b0 approximately 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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