Buttermilk Cookies
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A home-kitchen version of buttermilk cookies, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- grated rind of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tsp. salt (less)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Method
Cream together the sugar and shortening.
Add and beat in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and orange rind.
Add 3 cups flour, sifted with salt, baking powder and nutmeg.
Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour.
Chill before rolling out.
Roll, cut and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 375° until lightly browned.
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