Random Recipe: Mennonite Soft White Cookies

1 cup shortening

1 ¹⁄₂c ups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup buttermilk

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

Cream shortening and sugar together.

Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Stir flour mixture, alternately with the buttermilk, into the creamed mixture, until it forms a soft ball. Add extra flour if necessary.

Cover and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Roll out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness, cut into circles or desired shapes and place on cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9 minute. Add your favorite icing when cookies are cool.