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, baking powder, soda and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well. Stir in vanilla. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Yield: 6 dozen.