1 c. butter
1 heaping c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Combine dry ingredients. Add alternately with buttermilk and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls (tablespoons) on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.