SOFT CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES

4 scant cups of sugar

2 scant cups of Crisco

4 eggs

2 cups of buttermilk

2 teaspoons of soda

4 teaspoons of baking powder

2 tablespoons of vanilla

8 cups of flour

Cream sugar, shortening. Add eggs. Add remaining ingredients. Must refrigerate -

preferably overnight. The secret to this dough is keeping it chilled, it's a very soft dough.

Take a little out of the bowl and place on floured sink top or pie board. Treat it similar to

pie crust as far as handling goes, you may need to sprinkle with a little flour and roll to

about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a floured cookie cutter. Work with small amounts

in order to keep dough chilled. Have patience and you will be rewarded with beautiful

cookies. Bake 350 degrees - watch - do not brown (only lightly on bottom). Can freeze

and frost later.