McKinley Tea Cakes Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Description:
This recipe is a heartfelt homage to my beloved Grandmother, whose culinary prowess was unparalleled. Fond memories of spending days with her flood back as we crafted these delightful Tea Cakes together, a cherished tradition from my childhood. May this recipe bring you as much joy as it has brought me, carrying on the legacy of exceptional home cooking.
Recipe Category:
Dessert 🍪
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | powdered sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | granulated sugar |
| 1 cup | margarine |
| 1 | egg |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla |
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 4 1/2 teaspoons | baking soda |
| 1 teaspoon | baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cream of tartar |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 179.8
- Fat Content: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 10.3mg
- Sodium Content: 108.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 2g
Recipe Yield:
36-40 cookies
Recipe Instructions:
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Combine the powdered sugar, granulated sugar, margarine, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
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Cream the ingredients together until smooth and well incorporated.
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Add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar to the mixture.
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Mix the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm it up and enhance the flavors.
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Preheat your oven to 300-325 degrees Fahrenheit (150-160 degrees Celsius) depending on your preference for cookie crispiness.
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Pinch off pieces of the chilled dough and roll them into small walnut-sized balls using your hands.
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Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake the Tea Cakes in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, adjusting the baking time based on your oven and desired level of crispness.
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For a softer cookie, bake for around 10 minutes, while a longer baking time will result in a crisper texture.
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Remove the Tea Cakes from the oven when they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful McKinley Tea Cakes with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee, and savor the memories they evoke of cherished moments spent with loved ones.
Note:
The prep time includes chilling the dough, so plan accordingly to ensure your Tea Cakes turn out just right!
