Jelly Teacakes

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 1 or 2 jar currant jelly
  • 1 bunch confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. add egg yolks, heavy cream and vanilla
  2. stir in flour
  3. wrap tightly and chill several hours
  4. roll out on floured board to 1/8" thick
  5. cut with floured cutter, cut holes in center of half the cookies
  6. brush top halves with egg white and sprinkle with nuts
  7. bake at 350 for 10 minutes
  8. When cooled to room temperature, spread small amount of jelly on the bottom halves, top with the top halves. Dust with confectioners sugar.
  9. cream butter and sugar

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

943 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 53.6g 69% DV
Carbs 88.4g 32% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9812mg 100% DV
Potassium 536.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 723.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 411mcg 46% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 181.3mg 14% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

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

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