GRANDMA HOOD'S TEA CAKES
As far as we know, this is Grandma Hood's original tea cake recipe (at least that's our story and we're sticking to it). It was passed to my sister, Tricia, from Grandma's oldest daughter, who took up the tea cake mantle once Grandma passed away. Tricia asked our aunt one time what she should use to flatten the tea cakes with...
Provided by Debbie Quimby
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cream shortening and sugar together with an electric mixer. Add eggs, then vanilla.
- 2. Sift together flour and salt, then gradually add to mixture until a soft dough is formed.
- 3. Pinch some dough off with your fingers, roll into a ball, place on ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten with the palm of your hand (Aunt Estelle's way) or with a fork dipped in sugar.
- 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until LIGHTLY browned. Don't overcook these. Their goodness is in their softness.
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Tiger tz Fanuel
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these tea cakes.
Pedro Stectrum
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.
Shaly Marry
[email protected]I made these tea cakes for my kids, and they loved them! They are the perfect size for little hands, and they are not too sweet.
Sk Mahadi
[email protected]These tea cakes are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They are also easy to transport, so you can take them with you on the go.
Subhas Shorma
[email protected]I love the lemon glaze on these tea cakes. It adds a touch of sweetness and tartness that is perfect for any occasion.
Mick o
[email protected]These tea cakes are so versatile. You can serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can also add your own favorite toppings, such as fruit, nuts, or whipped cream.
Darth Malicious
[email protected]I made these tea cakes for my grandmother's birthday, and she loved them! She said they were the best tea cakes she had ever had.
BURHAAN BUREEQO FAMILY
[email protected]These tea cakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. They are also a great way to show your friends and family how much you care.
AFWL Ali_Haider
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these tea cakes. They are made with just a few ingredients, and they are so delicious.
asin palster wale
[email protected]These tea cakes are the perfect afternoon snack. They are light and fluffy, and the lemon glaze adds a touch of sweetness.
keldin tom
[email protected]I made these tea cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Ilyas Auf Youtube
[email protected]These tea cakes are so delicious and easy to make! I love that they are not too sweet, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.