- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Cream the margarine and sugar well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add the buttermilk.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and add to the creamed mixture.
- Add 1/4 cup of vanilla (yes, this is correct) and nutmeg, and blend well. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
- Bake for 10 minutes.