Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
• 2 teaspoons baking soda 
• 2 cups buttermilk 
• 4  eggs beaten
• 6 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups shortening 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 72 servings optional: colored sugar 
• 16 oz butter cream frosting 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• cookie cutter

Directions

1. Blend together sugar, shortening and eggs.
2. Add vanilla and buttermilk.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into sugar mixture.
4. Add more flour as needed to make a firm dough.
5. Chill for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
6. On a floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut out with cookie cutters; place on greased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes.
9. Let cool. Frost and decorate as desired.