Old-Time Soft Sugar Cookies

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

Cream together shortening, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in egg, then the buttermilk and vanilla.

Combine the dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of cookie dough. Bake at 400 for 7 to 9 minutes or until set.