Buttermilk Cookies w/frosting

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Buttermilk Cookies w/frosting

Recipe By : Don't remember
Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Frostings & Fillings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
****Buttercream Frosting****
1 package powdered sugar
1 stick butter or margarine, melted with
1/3 cup milk

Cream together sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs. Add buttermilk; then add
soda, baking powder, salt and flour and beat until mixed, then add vanilla.

Drop by teaspoon onto greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. until
very light (about 6-8 minutes).

Frost with buttercream frosting when cool.

Frosting:
Spoon the melted margarine mixture into sugar gradually, while beating with
mixer. Decorate cookies with colored sugar, etc. before frosting dries.

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