Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

Combine butter, shortening and sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla.
Work in flour and coconut gradually until well blended.
Form into 2 rolls; chill in refrigerator overnight. Heat oven to 275\u00b0.
Slice dough 1/4-inch thick.
Slices may be cut in fancy shapes.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.