Tea Cakes Recipe

Tea Cakes Recipe Rating 5

I've baked many batches of different cookies through the years, but family and friends tell me these are the best. The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.

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Tea Cakes Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 54 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 9 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 81 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 71 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Tea Cakes in Best of Country Cookies , p21

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Reviewed on May. 17, 2011 by jaimie m

excellent as it stands no adjustments required


Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by specialk00

I love these! Even my picky 10 year old son and husband (he doesn't like sweets) love these. I added an additional 1/4 cup butter.


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by malene

 
 
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