Alabama Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time.
3. 3
   Add flour and mix well.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Place bowl in refrigerator overnight. When ready to bake tea cakes, use a teaspoon and take a small ball of dough out about the size of your thumb.
6. 6
   With your greased hands, roll the dough into a smooth ball and lay on cookie sheet. Press the ball down very flat with a fork.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° until edges are brown.
8. 8
   The chilled dough is easier to work with.
9. 9
   Also keep fork in cup of ice water and it will work better.