Grandma'S Tea Cakes
["1 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "4 c. all-purpose flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 to 1 1/4 tsp. almond extract (nutmeg)", "sugar (optional)"]
["Cream shortening.", "Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.", "Combine flour, baking soda and salt.", "Add to creamed mixture alternating with buttermilk.", "Mix well.", "Add extract and mix thoroughly.", "Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.", "Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown.", "Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Cool.", "Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "salt", "buttermilk", "almond", "sugar"]