Butter Cookies(Tea Cakes)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Delicate butter cookies with a rich, buttery flavor and subtle vanilla notes, perfect for teatime or special occasions, appealing to both casual bakers and connoisseurs.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and stir thoroughly to combine.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until well blended.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
  6. Stir thoroughly until the dough is smooth.
  7. Press the dough through a cookie maker or pipe onto a baking sheet.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at approximately 400°F (about 10 minutes) until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

695 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 42.9g 55% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.8g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12461.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 262mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1662.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.1mg 45% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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