1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour

Cream sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla together. Add buttermilk. Stir until mixed. Add dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet, slightly floured.

Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. (Sugar may be sprinkled on top before baking.)