Grandma'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and extract and beat well.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Chill for 1 to 2 hours.
Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls and place 2 1/2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 11 to 13 minutes.
Do not overbake.
Cool 1 minute on the pan before removing to a wire rack.
Yields 5 1/2 dozen.