2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
Flour sufficient to make a soft dough

Cream butter and shortening, add sugar, then beaten eggs. Into 1 cup flour sift soda and baking powder. Add this to the sugar mixture. Add milk and vanilla and enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth. Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Cut in any shape. Bake about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until brown. Yield: 6 dozen.