Grandma's Tea Cakes Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Shortening
- 1 1/2 c. Sugar
- 3 x Large eggs
- 4 c. All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking pwdr
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 c. Buttermilk
- 1 x -(up to)
- 1 1/4 tsp Almond extract Sugar (optional)
Directions
- Cream shortening, gradually add in sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Combine flour, baking pwdr, soda and salt; add in to creamed mix alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in extract. Cover and refrigerate1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a 2-3/4-inch round cookie cutter; place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min or possibly till edges begin to brown. Sprinkle with sugar, if you like. Cold.
- Yields 4 dozen. Dorothy Burgess, Huntsville, TX.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 102g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 419 | |
| Calories from Fat 166 | 40% |
| Total Fat 18.76g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 4.45g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium 69mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 57.13g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 25.43g | 17% |
| Protein 6.02g | 10% |
