Tea Cakes

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp. milk
• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• green and red sugar sprinkles (optional)

1. Cream butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. Add eggs and milk; beat well.
3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well after each addition.
4. Shape dough into a ball.
5. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 30 minutes.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Place about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
8. Flatten with palm of hand.
9. Sprinkle with sugar; bake at 325u0b0 for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
10. Yields 6 dozen.

butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, milk, allpurpose, baking powder, salt, green

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=710289 (may not work)