1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all together and chill at least one hour or overnight. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 to 375 degrees about 10 minutes.