3 eggs
2 c. sugar
3 sticks butter (3/4 lb.)
4 c. plain flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside 1 cup to work dough. Beat eggs, sugar, butter, baking soda; add flavor together. Add buttermilk. Beat well together. Add the 3 cups of flour slowly, beating or mixing well together. Roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.