Granny Young'S Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, beating well.
3. 3
   Add salt, soda, baking powder, vanilla and buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add flour 1 cup at a time.
5. 5
   Dough will be fairly stiff.
6. 6
   Lightly sprinkle your hands with flour; spoon a rounded tablespoonful of dough, shaping cookies with your hands.
7. 7
   Place on a greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Makes about 4 dozen.