Tea Cakes
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. butter, softened", "2 eggs", "2 1/2 c. self-rising flour", "1 tsp. vanilla flavoring", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add 1 egg; mix well, then add the other egg.", "Mix well.", "Add flour slowly; mix as you go.", "Add vanilla flavoring and nuts.", "Mixture should be stiff. Roll mixture out on waxed paper with a floured rolling pin cut with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes.", "Makes 36 cookies."]
["sugar", "butter", "eggs", "flour", "vanilla flavoring", "nuts"]