How to Make Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the taste of old-fashioned tea cakes, a classic treat that has been passed down through generations. This recipe for Grandma's Old Fashioned Tea Cakes is a taste of nostalgia, evoking memories of warm afternoons spent in the kitchen with loved ones. These simple, tender cookies have a hint of vanilla and a delicate crumb, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

The origins of tea cakes can be traced back to the 18th century, when they w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg; stir into creamed mixture.
  • Knead dough for a few turns on a floured board until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool on the cookie sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 25mg