These Surprise Tea Cakes are a delightful, quick-to-make dessert perfect for satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. Using simple pantry staples like butter, flour, and nuts, this dough comes together in minutes. The real magic happens when you wrap a Hershey’s Kiss inside each cookie before microwaving. The result is a soft, cake-like exterior with a warm, gooey chocolate center that melts in your mouth. They are dusted with powdered sugar for a classic finish. Ideal for holiday parties, kid-friendly baking projects, or an easy afternoon treat, these cookies require no oven time and yield a batch of comforting, indulgent bites everyone will love.
Surprise Tea Cakes
Description
These Surprise Tea Cakes are a delightful, quick-to-make dessert perfect for satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. Using simple pantry staples like butter, flour, and nuts, this dough comes together in minutes. The real magic happens when you wrap a Hershey's Kiss inside each cookie before microwaving. The result is a soft, cake-like exterior with a warm, gooey chocolate center that melts in your mouth. They are dusted with powdered sugar for a classic finish. Ideal for holiday parties, kid-friendly baking projects, or an easy afternoon treat, these cookies require no oven time and yield a batch of comforting, indulgent bites everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on defrost or low power for about 1-1/2 minutes, or until softened but not melted.
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Beat the egg, vanilla, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar into the softened butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Blend in the flour and finely chopped nuts until a cohesive dough forms.
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Unwrap the Hershey's Kisses and set them aside.
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Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and shape it around an unwrapped Kiss, ensuring the chocolate is fully enclosed.
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Arrange 12 shaped teacakes on a sheet of wax paper, placing them about 1 inch apart to allow for expansion.
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Microwave the teacakes for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they are firm and no longer doughy in the center.
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Allow the teacakes to cool slightly, then roll them in additional powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1414.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 83.2g128%
- Saturated Fat 17.6g89%
- Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
- Sodium 634.9mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 146.1g49%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 32.3g
- Protein 25.1g51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If the dough has been refrigerated, it may be harder to shape. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or increase the microwaving time slightly if needed.
You can bake the remaining dough portions in batches. Ensure you use microwave-safe wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
This recipe is great for kids to help with, as shaping the dough around the chocolates is a fun activity.
