2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup Crisco or shortening
2 eggs
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash salt

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon water. Mix sugar and Crisco together. Add all other ingredients. Mix well.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Roll out and cut as any other cookie. Sprinkle top with sugar.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.