North Carolina Tea Cakes

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   Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

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   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir well after each addition.

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with a 2 1/2- inch cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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