How To Make Grandma’s Old Fashioned Tea Cakes
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the tea cakes to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 101mg
- Sodium : 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 19g
- Protein : 4g
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