1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla

 

Beat eggs, add sugar, melted butter, vanilla and buttermilk.  Add dry ingredients, mix well.  Cover.  Store in refrigerator overnight.  Roll dough about 1/2 inch thick, cut out.  Fry in hot lard or shortening until brown.  Makes 3 dozen.