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Elegant Tea Cakes

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This American dessert features Butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla, Granulated sugar 2 c Flour, teaspoon Baking powder, Cream. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 466.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This American dessert features Butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla, Granulated sugar 2 c Flour, teaspoon Baking powder, Cream. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups Butter
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 Egg /2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 tablespoons Cream
Directions
  1. 1
    Serve these not-too-sweet cookies in the traditional English fashion with your favorite cup of tea.
  2. 2
    They are delicious with a dab of jam or marmalade and hold up well when dunking.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, cream butter with sugar until very light.
  4. 4
    Add well beaten egg, cream and vanilla.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, sift flour with baking powder; add creamed mixture and blend well.
  6. 6
    Roll dough into a log and wrap in aluminum foil.
  7. 7
    Chill overnight, or in freezer for 2 hours if rushed for time.
  8. 8
    Preheat oven to 350.
  9. 9
    Remove dough from refrigerator, slice very thin and place on greased cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Bake 5-8 minutes at 350.
  11. 11
    Variations: For various holidays decorate with colored sugar, beads or icing.
  12. 12
    Or substitute almond or lemon extract for the vanilla to vary the flavor.
  13. 13
    Randy Shearer

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 466.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.7g40%
Saturated Fat 16.1g81%
Cholesterol 68.6mg23%
Sodium 1943.8mg81%
Total Carbohydrate 63.5g22%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 60.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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