Nanny Harris' Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. solid vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. lemon extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large bowl, cream sugar, shortening, eggs and extract.
Gradually add flour, kneading until mixture is stiff enough to roll.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.