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Old Fashioned Tea Cakes II

SUBMITTED BY: Jacquetta Peace

"This delightful buttery cookie recipe has stood the test of time. Have some with an old fashioned cup of tea."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Stir in eggs, and beat well. Sift together the flour, baking powder and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and place onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should brown slightly.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by DIAMOND42377
These are really easy to make and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JOHN TALLEY
One of my all time favorites while growing up. Brings back great memories. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by OCTOVUS
Good butter cookies. The nutmeg absolutely makes this. Use whatever single spice you like,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by Bethie Jo
Wonderfully easy recipe!!! And delicious!!! Even the dough was yummy! I made these with a good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by CHERYL 71457
Everyone that has eating these old fashioned tea cakes 11, have really enjoed them. Thanks a... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Old Fashioned Tea Cakes II

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 161

  • Total Fat: 5.9g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg
  • Sodium: 114mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.6g

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