1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. buttermilk

Beat butter in mixer bowl for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Stir flour, soda and salt, add to beaten mixture alternately with buttermilk. Drop by rounded teaspoons into a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Makes about 45 cookies.