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Old Fashioned Tea Cakes II

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"This delightful buttery cookie recipe has stood the test of time. Have some with an old fashioned cup of tea." — Jacquetta Peace

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Original recipe makes 3 1/2 dozen Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
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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Good butter cookies. The nutmeg absolutely makes this. Use whatever single spice you like, just so long as you like it, because the flavour really comes through. Would be fun (and tasty) to add decorations like those silver candy balls, jujubes, or some piped icing. Could probably use up to half brown sugar to change texture and taste.

—alarose

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Dec 11, 2003

One of my all time favorites while growing up. Brings back great memories.

—JOHN TALLEY

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Jul 26, 2006

These are really easy to make and delicious!

—DIAMOND42377

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Feb 04, 2005

Wonderfully easy recipe!!! And delicious!!! Even the dough was yummy! I made these with a good friend with whom I love to experiment with recipes, and when making these cookies, we didn't even need to refrigerate the dough...they still turned out excellent. These are great with a cup of green jasmine tea!

—Bethie Jo

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Aug 29, 2002

Everyone that has eating these old fashioned tea cakes 11, have really enjoed them. Thanks a lot Jacquetta Peace

—CHERYL 71457

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Nutrition

Calories
160 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
24.6 g
8%

Cholesterol
37 mg
12%

Fat
5.9 g
9%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
99 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes II

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 53

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g 9 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17 %
Cholesterol 37mg 12 %
Sodium 99mg 4 %
Potassium 29mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.6g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
Sugars 11.3g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 12 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.