How to Make Nana's Tea Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one thing that can transport you back to your childhood, it's the taste of a beloved family recipe. Nana's Tea Cakes are a classic Southern treat that has been passed down through the generations, offering a taste of comfort and nostalgia with every bite. These delicate, buttery cookies are a true labor of love, and their sweet, simple flavors are sure to bring back memories of tea parties and family gatherings.

These tea cakes are not just any cookie - they are a labor of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 to 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder, stir into the mixture alternately with the milk. Drop dough by spoonfuls or roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 20mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 37mg