Ingredients

2 c granulated sugar
1 c sorghum syrup
1 c shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 extra large eggs or 4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon salt
6 cups all-purpose flour + ½ cup for dusting pastry mat and rolling tea cakes

Instructions

In large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with syrup. Mix well. Chill for about an hour. Take out about ¼ of cookie dough and roll out on well floured pastry mat or surface about ¼ inch to ½ inch thickness and cut with the cookie cutter. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake on 350 degrees for 8 minutes; turn pan in oven and bake and additional 3 minutes (or until edges of cookie are light brown) remove from oven and cool.