I don’t know where this recipe originated, but it was a favorite of my Mom’s when I was growing up. Her notes on the recipe says, "County Fair Winner". The dough is batter-like in consistency and cookies are very soft and cake-like.
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
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
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 238 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
Cholesterol: 47 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 224 mg
