OLD FASHIONED TEA CAKES

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My Dad loved tea cakes. They were his favorite cookie. This recipe is from his mother...my Gramma Sarah. Unfortunately she died before I was born, but I heard wonderful stories of her from my Grampa Joe and my Dad, aunts and uncles.

Provided by Janis McRae

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 lb butter (1 stick)
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 c flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, adding sugar gradually. Mix thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to the butter mixture. Knead thoroughly. Chill dough. Roll out on a floured board unti thin. Cut out cookies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool thoroughtly before storing.

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