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

Beat the sugar and shortening together until creamed. Then add eggs one at a time mixing after each egg. Add vanilla. Fold in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, soda and buttermilk alternately. You may need to add a small amount more of flour.

Drop by spoonful on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. When cool ice with the following: 2 tbsp. softened butter Milk to make spreadable

Add color if you want.