Elegant Tea Cakes

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter with sugar until very light.

Add well beaten egg, cream and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift flour with baking powder; add creamed mixture and blend well.

Roll dough into a log and wrap in aluminum foil.

Chill overnight, or in freezer for 2 hours if rushed for time.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Remove dough from refrigerator, slice very thin and place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake 5 to 8 minutes at 350℉ (180℃).

Serve these not-too-sweet cookies in the traditional English fashion with your favorite cup of tea.

They are delicious with a dab of jam or marmalade and hold up well when dunking.