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Russian Tea Cakes III

Submitted by: Emma Radovich

Lovely little cookies that are perfect for formal parties.

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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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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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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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Tea Cakes II

Submitted by: Susan Rains

These tea cake cookies are great for letting children frost them because they don't crumble easily.

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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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Light Holiday Tea Cakes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

So, you're making a pot of tea for friends? Add a nutritious snack with these easy, spicy mini-muffins.

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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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Russian Tea Cakes I

Submitted by: THEAUNT708

This is a family recipe that's been made at Christmas time by at least 4 generations. This year will be the first for number 5!!! 'Bubba' brought it with her when she came from Lithuania. I pass it on in the true spirit of this season!

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Tea Biscuits

Submitted by: Debbie

This is a particularly light biscuit -thanks to lots of baking powder -that pairs delectably with butter and jam.

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Mississippi Tea Cakes

Submitted by: prissycat

Delicious dainty drop cookies made with buttermilk.

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Irish Tea Cake

Submitted by: Cindy

This is a simple butter cake that is great with tea or coffee. Easy to make, pretty and very delicious.

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Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Submitted by: RGA

A sweet cut-out cookie with a pinch of nutmeg.

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Chocolate Black Tea Cake

Submitted by: Marlies Monika

This is an Austrian recipe that was passed on from one generation to the next in my family. The secret of this cake's full flavour and softness: Prepare it one day in advance before eating it!

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Cream Tea Cakes

Submitted by: Marc Boyer

"Cream cakes" are not a specific item, but a term that refers to a variety of goodies served at tea. Scones, cakes, buns, and biscuits may be spread with cream and/or jam. The cream is a wonderfully thick, yellowish reduction named "clotted cream" sometimes available imported in glass jars at trendy gourmet food markets. Here's a Lake District recipe for "Upland's Biscuits".

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