1 c. butter, softened
2 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, beating well. Combine flour and baking powder, soda and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well. Stir in vanilla. Drop dough by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Yield: about 5 to 6 dozen.