Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the flour, soda and salt.
2. 2
   Add the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add egg and stir until fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients. Blend in buttermilk.
3. 3
   Drop by tablespoons on ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4
   Press flat with flat bottomed glass dipped in sugar.
5. 5
   Space 1 1/2-inches apart. Bake 10 minutes at 400°.
6. 6
   Have all ingredients at room temperature.
7. 7
   This cookie does not get hard.