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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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Shortbread Cookies IV

Submitted by: MARBALET

These cookies use rice flour for a different twist on the traditional shortbread cookie.

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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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Shortbread Pie Crust

Submitted by: JUDYDOTCOM

A great pie crust for any recipe that calls for shortbread crust.

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'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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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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Raspberry-Walnut Shortbread

Submitted by: Ann Previt

These buttery fruit-topped shortbread bars are a treat to eat any time of year. 'They are fancy but not too rich-and a nice change of pace from chocolaty bar cookies,' notes Ann Previt of La Grande, Oregon.

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Festive Shortbread Logs

Submitted by: Michele Fenner

I first made these rich and tender cookies as a teenager and now make them for my husband and our two sons. The smiles on their faces are well worth the time and effort. --Michele Fenner, Girard, Pennsylvania

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Glazed Orange Spice Cookies

Submitted by: mommyluvs2cook

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, Texas, USA

These sweet almond cookies are spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves and topped with a sweet orange glaze.

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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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Rhubarb Shortbread Squares

Submitted by: Marilyn Rodriquez

'I saw this recipe on the Internet and decided to try it since I had an abundance of rhubarb,' says Marilyn Rodriguez of Fairbanks, Alaska. 'It was a big hit!' The rhubarb topping is delicious and refreshing on a rich shortbread crust.

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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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Ginger Shortbread Wedges

Submitted by: Edna Hoffman

Rich, buttery and lightly spiced with ginger, this shortbread couldn't be tastier. Plus, since it uses pantry staples, it makes a handy last-minute gift.

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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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Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Submitted by: Dee

Shortbread thumbprint cookie filled with raspberry jam, and drizzled with glaze.

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Russian Tea Cakes I

Submitted by: Odette

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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Melt - In - Your - Mouth Shortbread

Submitted by: Jennifer Wilton

This quick and easy shortbread will literally melt when you take a bite. Great for Christmas parties with a little bit of decorating.

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Caramel Shortbread Squares

Submitted by: Julia

These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.

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