Best Aunt Neals Old Fashioned Tea Cakes Recipes

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GRANDMOTHER'S OLD-TIME TEA CAKES



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My grandmother would always have a plastic tub of these cookies waiting for us when we would come to visit. This is a very old Southern recipe--my grandmother cooked for many years with a wood-burning stove, so the baking temperature is approximate. You may need to adjust the temperature up or down, depending upon your oven. Of all the wonderful things that she made, these were the best! They are great with milk or coffee, and they are a much-loved family favorite.

Provided by gijoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix shortening and sugar together with pastry blender or two forks.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir wet ingredients into shortening/sugar mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
  • Sift dry ingredients in with wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Dough should be the correct consistancy to roll, so you may need to add or decrease the dry ingredients as necessary.
  • Place dough on lightly floured board or pastry cloth and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut cookies with round cookie cutter (my grandmother used a 2-inch biscuit cutter) and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until just beginning to brown. Don't overcook!
  • Store in a covered tin or plastic container.

NEE NEE'S OLD TIMEY TEA CAKES



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My Grandmother always had a cookie jar full of these every time we went to her house. Every time I bake them, it reminds me how much she loved to cook for us and how great she was for taking the time to "pamper" us.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter (not margarine)
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring (I use McCormick's Vanilla, Butter & Nut)
4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes until lightly brown.
  • You can also "roll" this mixture out and use cookie cutters to make shapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1726, Fat 66.4, SaturatedFat 40.3, Cholesterol 287.5, Sodium 1085, Carbohydrate 261.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 134.7, Protein 22.7

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



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A soft teacake that is best when one to two days old. You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drop of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.

Provided by RGA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 53m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Knead dough for a few turnns on a floured board until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • 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 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 Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

TEA CAKES



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I've baked many batches of different cookies through the years, but family and friends tell me these are the best. The simple buttery flavor appeals to all.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft). , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AUNT NEALS OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES



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this recipe came from a gooseberry patch cookbook as requested from heather feather. it is attributed to ana kelly's(birmingham alabama)aunt cornelia.........ana kelly stated that these date back to the turn of the 20th century.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
sparkling white sugar

Steps:

  • beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
  • add egg and vanilla;beat well.
  • combine flour,salt,baking soda and baking powder.
  • beat into batter alternatly with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • shape dough into 2 discs,wrap well and refridgerate at least 1 hour.
  • roll each disc to a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • cut with a 3 inch cutter, place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • sprinkle with sugar.
  • bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
  • cool 1 minute and move to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1966.3, Fat 98.6, SaturatedFat 60.8, Cholesterol 358.3, Sodium 1800.1, Carbohydrate 247, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 100.9, Protein 25.5

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