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English Teacakes

SUBMITTED BY: Barbara 

"This recipe was passed down to me from my aunt."
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup chopped candied citron
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and milk. Add dry ingredients, stir until combined, then stir in the citron and raisins. Cover and refrigerate dough until easy to handle, about 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  3. Place remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar into a shallow bowl or saucer. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, dip tops in the egg white, and then in the sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart, sugar side up on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be golden. Cool on cookie sheets. These cookies store and keep well.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by PINKYGEM 
This is an absolutely delicious cookie. I can't make enough of them for my family and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2003 by BVJUNN 
Amazingly delicious! Easy to cook with young children. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
English Teacakes

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 190

  • Total Fat: 5.9g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 138mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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