Old Fashion Tea Cakes
["1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. milk", "2 eggs", "3 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt (if using plain flour)"]
["Cream sugar and shortening together; add eggs.", "Beat until creamy.", "Add 2 cups flour and milk to mixture; beat well.", "Add flour and beat.", "Roll to 1/4-inch thickness, then bake on cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 36 cookies."]
["shortening", "sugar", "milk", "eggs", "flour", "vanilla", "baking powder", "salt"]