Irresistible Tea Cakes: A Mouthwatering Delicacy

Recipe Details

Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2eggs

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar

  • ½cupshortening

  • 4cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • ½teaspoonsalt

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Mix shortening and sugar well. Add eggs. Mix dry ingredients together and add to shortening mixture until dough is stiff and doesn’t seem sticky (you may not need to add all of the flour).

  3. Roll out on a floured board. Cut into shapes. Decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar. Re-roll trimmings and cut into shapes until all of the dough has been used.

  4. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets for 8 to 9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
16mg
5%
Sodium
107mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
3g
5%
Calcium
6mg
0%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
28mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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