This is a very old Southern recipe that has been handed down from one generation to another.

Ingredients

　　4 cups all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon baking soda

　　2 teaspoons baking powder

　　2 cups sugar

　　2 eggs

　　1/2 cup buttermilk

　　1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened

　　1 teaspoon vanilla

　　Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Dough should be soft. Roll dough out onto a floured surface until approximately 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough into desired shapes and bake on a slightly greased sheet for 10 to 12 minutes.

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