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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