Quay'S Tea Cakes

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Quay's Tea Cakes are simple, nostalgic cookies with a buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla. Their crisp texture and melt-in-the-mouth quality make them perfect for teatime or casual gatherings. Easy to customize with toppings or dips, these treats are ideal for bakers of all skill levels seeking a sweet, buttery snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Make a stiff dough using butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, and flour.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  3. Flatten each drop with a fork.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 29.8g 11% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 74.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 233.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 65.8mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV
Contains Milk Egg

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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