Mom's Soft Sugar Cookies

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk ( or 1 cup milk with 1 Tbsp vinegar)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
dash of salt
about 6 cups flour (start low and add until you have your desired consistency)

Bake at 350 degrees until done.


Frosting

1lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 Tbs butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup canned milk

Mix well.