Tea Cakes

This recipe is from my friend Sharon Sessions. It came to her through her mother-in-law, Alene Sessions. Ms. Alene was a fine Christian woman who went Home a few years ago. She lives on in the hearts and memories of the people who loved her.

This cookie is crisp and easy. Enjoy and remember the legacy of a wonderful Southern woman.

Tea Cakes

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups self-rising flour

Cream sugar, butter and beaten egg. Add vanilla and flour.

Spoon out on an ungreased cookie sheet and press until the cookie is about 1/4 inch thick. Sharon's daughter, Jennifer Sessions Hartzog, said to be sure to dip the spoon into water before pressing. Otherwise the dough will stick to the spoon.

You can also roll the dough out until it's 1/4 inch think, then use a cookie cutter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool on cookie racks.