1 c. butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt

Beat together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Then add buttermilk. Next add flour, baking soda and salt. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.