Mennonite Soft White Cookies

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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 1/4 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.