Old Time Soft Sugar Cookies

Step 1
Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Stir in the egg, buttermilk and vanilla.

Step 2
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir to combine. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. If desired sprinkle tops of cookies with white sugar before baking.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 4
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 7 to 9 minutes or until set.