2 c. sugar
1 c. lard
1 c. butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
Flour (enough to make a soft dough)

Cream butter and lard; add sugar and eggs. Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture. Add milk and vanilla. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into any shape. Bake in moderate oven until brown (approximately 10 minutes). Do not put close enough to touch, this will spoil the shape.