1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beat well
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream well shortening and sugar. Add egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture; stir well.

Drop on greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture; bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned on the bottom. Cool on rack.