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

Cream butter, 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 floured board, knead until smooth, roll out 1/4 inch thick, cut into any shape. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 10 minutes.