Sugar Cookies XII Recipe
- 3 cups white sugar
- 2 cups lard
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3/4 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and lard until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters, into desired shapes. Place on unprepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
