1 c. butter
1 egg
1 level tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
5 c. sifted flour

Cream together butter and sugar, add egg and beat until light and creamy. Add vanilla. Sift together soda, baking powder, salt and flour. Add buttermilk, chill 1 hour. Roll out on floured board and cut. Sprinkle with sugar, bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes.