CHRISTMAS TEA CAKES

1 1/2 cups of sugar

4 cups of flour

1 teaspoon of soda

1/2 cup of buttermilk

2 eggs

2 teaspoons of vanilla

1 1/2 cups of shortening or butter

1/2 teaspoon of salt

In one bowl mix sugar, flour and soda. In another bowl mix buttermilk, eggs, vanilla,

shortening and salt. Mix this well and then add your first bowl. Cut and roll out your

cookies and bake at 350 degrees until done. Decorate any way you like.