Buttermilk Cookies
Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- grated rind of 1 orange
- 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tsp. salt (less)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Nutrition
Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g
- 266kcalCalories
- 12.84gProtein
- 9.17gFat
- 34.86gCarbohydrates
- 15.6gSugars
- 2.75gFiber
- 1.22gSalt
Instructions
1. Cream together the sugar and shortening.
2. Add and beat in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and orange rind.
3. Add 3 cups flour, sifted with salt, baking powder and nutmeg.
4. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour.
5. Chill before rolling out.
6. Roll, cut and sprinkle with sugar.
7. Bake at 375° until lightly browned.
