GRANDMA'S TEA CAKES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and extract; beat well. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Chill for 1-2 hours. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place 2-1/2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool 1 minute on pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jeremiah Kenneth
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These tea cakes are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Abongwe Ntokozo
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I made these tea cakes for my afternoon tea party and they were a hit. The cakes are so light and fluffy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Nafisat Olatundun
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These tea cakes are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the delicate flavor and the crumbly texture. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Latoya Isby
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I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


M hayat
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These tea cakes are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


heather meadows
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I made these tea cakes for my afternoon tea party and they were a hit. The cakes are so light and fluffy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ezugwu Chibuzo (Pie rex)
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These tea cakes are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the delicate flavor and the crumbly texture. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Roy Withey
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I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


John Smith Simeon
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These tea cakes are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Prakesh Basnet
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I made these tea cakes for my afternoon tea party and they were a hit. The cakes are so light and fluffy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandon Mwendwa
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These tea cakes are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the delicate flavor and the crumbly texture. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


usama waqas1
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I made these tea cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The cakes are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Andrade Yearling
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These tea cakes are delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cakes are soft and fluffy, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Waheed khan Khan
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I've been looking for a good tea cake recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The cakes are so moist and flavorful, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.


Thilanka Lakshan
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These tea cakes were a hit! I made them for a brunch party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved the delicate flavor and the crumbly texture. I will definitely be making these again.