1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
Cream butter and sugar. Add slightly beaten eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Roll on floured board and cut. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 9 to 10 dozen depending on size. This will make a fairly thick tea cake. For thinner, roll dough thinner.