Grandma'S Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and extract.
Beat well. Add remaining ingredients.
Mix well.
Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Place 2 1/2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool 1 minute on pan before removing to a wire rack.
Yield:
5 1/2 dozen.
Freezes well.