Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    448

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

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    135 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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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)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. (1-2 minutes)

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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)

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Recipe View 2 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. (1-2 minutes)

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Recipe View 30 mins Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

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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.

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Recipe View 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

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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.

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.

Meggie Tremblay

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 149 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Caleb Schimmel

    My kids loved helping me cut out the cookies. A perfect recipe for a family baking day!

  • Jaunita Jones

    These tea cakes are absolutely divine! The nutmeg adds such a warm, comforting flavor.

  • Lorenza Williamsonmayert

    I substituted almond extract for the vanilla, and they were a huge hit!

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