Grandma Hop's Sugar Cookies

A cake-like cookie.

2 cups sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups sifted flour
2 tsp baking soda

Mix well and drop a tablespoon onto cookie pan.
Sprinkle with a little sugar.
You may garnish the top with a couple raisins.
Bake at 400° F for 12 minutes.
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My Mom used to make smaller cookies using a teaspoon to measure the dough. With the smaller measure this recipe makes about 6 dozen cookies.