OLD FASHION TEA CAKES

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp sour milk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 cup milk

Cream butter and sugar together. Add vanilla and baking soda that has been dissolved in sour milk.

Sift the dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the first mixture. Shape into cylinder rolls, wrap in wax paper and chill.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice cookie dough thin and place on lightly greased baking sheets.

Bake 8-12 minutes.

Source: The Cooky Book (booklet) by the Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 1937