2 c. sugar
1 c. lard or butter
1/2 tsp. salt
3 beaten eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
5 to 6 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream together lard or butter, sugar and salt. Add beaten eggs, mix well. Add rest of the dry ingredients, along with buttermilk and vanilla, mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Roll out and cut out on a well-floured board to your favorite shapes for any holidays. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly brown. Frost when cool.