Nanny Harris' Tea Cakes
["1 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. solid vegetable shortening", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)", "4 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. lemon extract"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "In a large bowl, cream sugar, shortening, eggs and extract.", "Gradually add flour, kneading until mixture is stiff enough to roll.", "On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4-inch thick.", "Cut into desired shapes.", "Place on greased cookie sheets.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes 6 dozen."]
["sugar", "vegetable shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "lemon extract"]