Taste of Home
Southern Tea Cakes
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: about 3 dozen.
There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for dessert. I loved them when I was a child, and they're still a special treat. In fact, I've never met anyone who doesn't like these cookies. They're so simple and quick to make.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups self-rising flour
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour; mix well.
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2.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-1/2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 252 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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