Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients, except egg white, ground cinnamon and 2 T white sugar, in a large bowl until soft dough is formed.
2. Roll out on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Paint cookies with egg white and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or colored sugars.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets.