1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. buttermilk

Beat butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla beat until fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Stir together soda, flour, and salt. Add to beaten mixture. Alternately with buttermilk. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.