Crisp Tea Cakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Crisp Tea Cakes are delicate, buttery cookies with a subtle lemon flavor, perfect for afternoon tea or light snacking. Their crunchy texture and fragrant citrus notes make them a delightful treat for those who enjoy classic, simple baked goods with a flavorful twist. Suitable for gatherings or casual indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon flavoring

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, cream of tartar, salt, and soda in a bowl.
  2. Cut in margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat eggs with sugar and lemon flavoring.
  4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and combine.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut with cookie cutters.
  6. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 23.3g 30% DV
Carbs 75.2g 27% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 10038.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4421.5mg 94% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 95.8mg 7% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% DV

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

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