Little Brown Jug Sugar Cookies
["1 c. soft shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "coconut or nuts (optional)"]
["Mix together shortening, brown sugar and eggs.", "Stir in buttermilk.", "Sift together and stir in flour, soda and salt.", "Add coconut or nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Yields about 6 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "buttermilk", "flour", "soda", "salt", "coconut"]