These cookies are more like tiny cakes. Serve these cookies at dinner with tea when company arrives.If you’re looking for a dessert that is sure to impress your guests, these cookies are the perfect choice. These cookies are more like miniature cakes, with a soft and fluffy texture that will melt in your mouth. They’re perfect for serving with tea or coffee after dinner, or even as a midday treat. What sets these cookies apart from others is their unique texture and flavor.
Unlike traditional cookies, which tend to be crispy and crunchy, these cookies are incredibly soft and moist. They’re made with a combination of butter, sugar, and flour, along with a few other ingredients that give them their signature texture. These cookies are perfect for those who prefer desserts that aren’t overly sweet. They have just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy your sweet tooth, without being overpowering. Overall, these cookies are a delicious and impressive dessert that your guests will love.
Servings: 36 cakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- ½ cup milk
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups self-rising flour
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Then beat in the eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Beat well.
- Stir in flour and mix well. Drop tablespoonful of batter, 2½ inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees f for 15-20 minutes.
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Southern Tea Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3 cup flour self-rising
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs.
- Add milk and vanilla; beat well.
- Stir in flour; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 1/2″ apart onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes.
