Me Ma'S Tea Cakes

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

Delicious tea cakes with a tender, flaky texture, perfect for snacking or teatime, featuring subtle vanilla and optional cinnamon sweetness that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening or lard
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; knead into a smooth dough.
  3. Roll out dough to very thin thickness.
  4. Cut into desired shapes, optionally sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon-sugar.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% 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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