Tea Cakes

7 ingredients
8 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients except flour.
  2. 2
    Alternate flour with a mixture of other ingredients until a thick dough is formed.
  3. 3
    Roll out dough on a cookie board to 1/4-inch thick.
  4. 4
    Cut into squares. Place on a cookie sheet that is ungreased.
  5. 5
    Bake at 300° for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned.
  6. 6
    Frost or serve plain.
  7. 7
    Makes about 7 dozen large tea cakes.
  8. 8
    Recipe may be halved, if desired.

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