For a festive touch, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough before chilling. Experiment with different extracts like almond, lemon, or orange for a unique flavor profile. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS448
Delight in the simple elegance of these Old Fashioned Tea Cakes. A tender crumb and delicate sweetness make them the perfect companion to a cup of tea, or a comforting treat any time of day. Their flavor deepens beautifully over a day or two, making them ideal for making ahead.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate27 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium135 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3-5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. (1-2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. (2-3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. (1-2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
06 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
07 Step
Recipe View 0 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
08 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
09 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Caleb Schimmel
Dec 11, 2024My kids loved helping me cut out the cookies. A perfect recipe for a family baking day!
Jaunita Jones
Sep 16, 2024These tea cakes are absolutely divine! The nutmeg adds such a warm, comforting flavor.
Lorenza Williamsonmayert
Dec 17, 2023I substituted almond extract for the vanilla, and they were a huge hit!