Southern Tea Cakes Recipes

SOUTHERN TEA CAKES

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There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for dessert. I loved them when I was a child, and they're still a special treat. In fact, I've never met anyone who doesn't like these cookies. They're so simple and quick to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

In a 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 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.