2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk (buttermilk tastes better)
2 tbsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Before rolling out, refrigerate dough 1/2 to 1 hour. Then roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes. Grease cookie sheet each time you put them in oven to bake. 5 dozen.