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Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes: Soft, Sweet Bliss for Any Occasion

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes are soft sugar cookies reminiscent of family gatherings, perfect for coffee, tea, or ice cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, can substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Use an egg replacer for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure or vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Omit for almond-free
  • 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour No gluten-free alternative suggested
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Can replace with baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt No substitutions recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Substitute with pumpkin spice if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to reduce or omit
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon Citrus Zest (Lemon or Orange) For a zesty kick
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Adds richness and sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and extracts to the mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  4. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness, then cut into rounds and place on the sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.
  8. Let cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for the best texture. Don’t overmix the dough in order to maintain softness, and consider chilling the dough to enhance flavors and texture.

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