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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. 

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. 

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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. 

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Apricot Tea Cookies

Submitted by: Judith McVickers 
It just wouldn't be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth cookies of my platter! Filled with apricots and drizzles with frosty glaze, they couldn't be more delectable. 

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Almond Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Janet Fennema Ringelberg 
I keep busy with our baby daughter and helping my dad on his dairy farm. But when I have time-usually in the winter-I love to bake. I make these tea cakes every Christmas. I double the recipe and freeze half for later. 

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Grandma's Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Laura Quinn Dyches 
When I was a child, these golden cookies were a special treat from my grandmother, who often invited me to tea parties at her house. Now when I make these cookies. I remember those warm special times. 

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Coffee Shortbread

Submitted by: Dixie Terry 
'You'll be remembered for these cookies when you serve them for a morning coffee or at a gathering,' predicts Dixie Terry, Marion, Illinois. 'Melted chips drizzled on top make them look fancy, but they're so easy to make.' 

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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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Shortbread

Submitted by: Mrs. Allen Swenson 
I live in Missouri, but many of my 'family tradition' recipes come from New Zealand. My parents moved there when I was 1, and that's when I grew up, so some have a 'Down Under' heritage. These special-occasion cookies bring back warm memories of my childhood, and I'm going to make sure they're passed on to the next generation in my family...no matter where they live! 

Oatmeal Shortbread

Submitted by: Marion Hall 
These rich buttery cookies from Marion Hall are great with a steaming cup of coffee. 'My family enjoys these chewy treats very much,' remarks the Etobicoke, Ontario cook. 
 
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