Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. soda in 1/4 c. hot water
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Method

  • Cream sugar, butter and then add eggs.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • Add baking soda to water and stir. Alternately add dry ingredients and liquid ingredients, soda water, vanilla and buttermilk until well mixed.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for about 10 minutes in center of oven.