Amish Sugar Cakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup white sugar