AUNT BURVIN'S SOUTHERN TEA CAKES

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This recipe was passed down from my great-aunt Burvin. Tea cakes are a less-sweet, puffy cookie. Enjoy!

Provided by Amber

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil
4 ½ cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Beat white sugar, confectioners' sugar, and butter together in a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated. Pour oil into sugar-butter mixture; beat until smooth. Slowly add flour to sugar-butter mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is stiff. Refrigerate dough, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drop dough by the spoonful onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Work in batches if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 358.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Amahle Mabuza
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I would probably make these tea cakes again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


husayin Ahmed
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Overall, I thought these tea cakes were just okay.


Tumi Mampuru
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These tea cakes are a bit dry, but the glaze helps to make them more moist.


SHAN BHATTI
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I'm not a huge fan of tea cakes, but these were pretty good.


Naeem Jamali
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These tea cakes are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Abdo Wafi
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I love the hint of lemon in these tea cakes.


Mr Zoya
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These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.


Omar Gomez
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ian Alleyne
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Overall, I thought these tea cakes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Tunana Mabasa
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I had some trouble getting the glaze to set properly, but the tea cakes still tasted delicious.


Alecia Campbell
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These tea cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


sajid noor
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I've made these tea cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're a staple in my baking repertoire.


ADEBISI OLANRE
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These tea cakes are the perfect afternoon snack or dessert. They're light and fluffy, and the glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness.


Camila Gomes
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I love that these tea cakes can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. It's so convenient to have a sweet treat on hand when I need one.


RJ Choyon Roy
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The glaze on these tea cakes is divine! It's the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch.


Phiwa Vilane
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these tea cakes were to make. I'm not an experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.


sadhan biswas
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These tea cakes were a hit at my last gathering! The delicate crumb and sweet glaze were a perfect combination that everyone loved.