Drop Sugar Cookies
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These are good cookies for snacks.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powderPreheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream the shortening, butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggss and buttermilk; mix well.
Combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Stir into creamed mixture.
Drop the batter by rounded teaspoons about 2-inches apart on a greased or nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen