OLD-FASHIONED TEA CAKES 
4 c. all purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sweet butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract

1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

2. Cream together butter, sugar and eggs until fluffy.

3. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in vanilla and lemon extracts. Chill dough several hours or until firm.

4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

5. Generously grease cookie sheets.

6. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with round cutter. Carefully lift with spatula and place 1 1/2" apart on prepared sheets.

7. Bake 6 minutes or until beginning to color lightly. Remove from sheets and cool on wire racks. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

 

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