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Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

Yields about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.
Author Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar in large bowl.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. In separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  5. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Note: This batter will will be moist.
  6. Combine cinnamon and the remaining sugar.
  7. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased or parchment lined baking sheets.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  9. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
  10. Remove to wire racks to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.