Granny Young'S Tea Cakes
Granny Young's Tea Cakes are delightful, lightly sweetened cookies with a tender, crisp texture and subtle vanilla flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea or sharing with friends, these classic treats are easy to make and evoke nostalgic comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening and sugar together.
- Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in salt, soda, baking powder, and vanilla.
- Add buttermilk gradually, mixing well.
- Incorporate flour one cup at a time until the dough is fairly stiff.
- Lightly sprinkle your hands with flour.
- Spoon a rounded tablespoonful of dough and shape into cookies with your hands.
- Place the shaped cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).