Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. vanilla
8 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except flour.
Alternate flour with a mixture of other ingredients until a thick dough is formed.
Roll out dough on a cookie board to 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into squares. Place on a cookie sheet that is ungreased.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned.
Frost or serve plain.
Makes about 7 dozen large tea cakes.
Recipe may be halved, if desired.