Southern Tea Cakes

From: Food Network, Day 2 of "The 12 Days of Cookies", December 4, 2003

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Makes about 6-8 dozen cookies

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.

IN a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and baking powder together. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Dough should be soft.

ROLL dough onto a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.

CUT dough into desired shapes.

BAKE on a slightly greased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes.