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Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Doris McGough 
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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Southern Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Mary Singletary 
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. 

English Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Beverly Christian 
These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the pecans and decorate the cookies for holidays. 

Tea Cakes with Butter Frosting

Submitted by: Sandy Glenn 
This is an old-fashioned recipe that was given to me by a friend's grandmother. You can easily tint the frosting with food coloring for a festive look throughout the year. 

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Apricot Coconut Cookies

Submitted by: Sara Kennedy 
'These fancy, chewy cookies are made without eggs,' notes Sara Kennedy of Manassas, Virginia. 'Our son's allergy got me searching for treats he can enjoy...and we love them, too.' 

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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

Submitted by: Erma Hiltpold 
This special Christmas treat came to me from Scotland through a relative. I compared this recipe with one a friend makes, since her husband is of Scottish descent, and found this shortbread to be quite authentic. 

Cookie Jar Nut Cookies

Submitted by: Terry Robbins 
I started collecting cookie recipes when I was a teenager. These chewy spice cookies were some of the first I ever made, and they're still a favorite today. They can be found in my cookie jar whenever someone stops by. 

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Apricot Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Shirley Steele 
Our state has an abundance of apricots and walnuts, and they are delicious in this cookie, which also includes chocolate chips. 

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Berry Shortbread Dreams

Submitted by: Mildred Sherrer 
From Bay City, Texas, Mildred Sherrer writes, 'Raspberry jam adds fruity sweetness to these rich-tasting cookies. They will absolutely melt in your mouth!' 

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Christmas Cookies in a Jar

Submitted by: Lori Daniels 
With layers of vanilla chips, oats and dried cranberries, this delectable cookie mix looks as good as it tastes! For a special gift, tuck a jar in a pretty basket with wooden spoon, cookie sheet, kitchen timer and instructions. 
 
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