Old-Time Tea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
3 eggs
5 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and lemon extract in bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add flour alternately with mixture of buttermilk and soda; mix well.
Chill, covered, overnight.
Roll 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.
Cut with cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes.
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Store in plastic bags in airtight containers.
Yield: 100 servings.