OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES 
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
Flour for stiff dough (about 3 1/2 c. sifted)
1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract flavoring
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Roll to about 3/16 inch, and cook at 400 degrees on greased cookie sheet for about 10 minutes. Don't over brown.

NOTE: This recipe is about 75 years old from my Mother's Kitchen. W.W. Crowell).

 

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