ENGLISH TEA CAKES COOKIES

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Another JAP member is searching for a recipe for Tea Cakes from Betty Crocker the 1970's. I have found this one in my 1950 Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook. I think it just might be the one she is looking for...Hope So!!! Smiles!!

Provided by Barbara Pendley

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c soft shortening (half butter)
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
3 Tbsp milk
1 3/4 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c finely cut sliced citron
1/2 c currants or raisins, cut - up
GLAZE ON THE COOKIE
1 large egg white slightly beaten
1 small bowl of white sugar. directions for these two items below.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400* degrees.
  • 2. Mix together thoroughly first 4 ingredients.
  • 3. In another bowl sift together the next 3 ingredients. Then stir this into your first mixture.
  • 4. Now mix in the last 2 ingredients. This will now form a nice dough.
  • 5. Chill dough. Now you are ready to roll into balls the size of walnuts. Dip tops in slightly beaten egg white, then sugar.
  • 6. Place sugared side up 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until delicately browned. The balls flatten some in baking and become glazed. They should bake in 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen 1 1/2" cookies.

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