1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening (butter is better)
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
5 c. flour

Cream first 3 ingredients together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. May be dropped onto cookie sheet and baked or may be refrigerated and rolled out and cut. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.