Sugar Cookies ("Tea Cakes")

Sugar Cookies ("Tea Cakes")
50 min.
42
95kcal

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If you're searching for a sweet treat that perfectly captures the essence of comfort, look no further than these delightful Sugar Cookies, fondly known as "Tea Cakes." These tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a casual afternoon tea, a festive celebration, or simply a moment of indulgence with your favorite beverage.

What sets these cookies apart is their light, fluffy texture and the subtle sweetness that allows them to shine on their own. Crafted with simple, quality ingredients like self-rising flour, unsalted butter, and pure vanilla, these cookies are easy to make and require minimal effort. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch that yields a generous 42 servings, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your home, inviting everyone to gather around the kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or stored in an airtight container for later, these Sugar Cookies have a delightful versatility that will leave everyone craving more. Their simple elegance makes them a canvas for creativity; consider adding a light glaze or sprinkles for a festive touch. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, these cookies are sure to be a welcomed addition to any gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups cake flour white
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Put flour in a bowl and make a well in center. Beat together butter and sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then beat in egg and vanilla until blended.
  3. Add butter mixture to flour and rub it into flour with your fingertips just until dough comes together in a ball (do not overwork dough, or it will be tough).3Halve dough and work with 1 half at a time.
  4. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin.
  5. Cut out cookies with a floured cutter (we used a 2 1/2-inch fluted round cutter), arranging cookies, as cut, 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Reroll scraps once, using as little flour as possible, and cut out more cookies.
  6. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, in middle of oven until very pale golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 1 minute, then transfer to a rack to cool 5 minutes if serving warm, or to cool completely.
  7. · If your kitchen is very warm, you may need to chill dough to keep it from sticking to work surface.· Cookies keep in an airtight container 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein4.52%
Fat43.41%
Carbs52.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.26
Glycemic Load
8.48
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.92521739135618%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.09kcal
4.75%
Fat:4.64g
7.14%
Saturated Fat:2.83g
17.7%
Carbohydrates:12.53g
4.18%
Net Carbohydrates:12.36g
4.49%
Sugar:7.17g
7.97%
Cholesterol:16.05mg
5.35%
Sodium:2.51mg
0.11%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:1.09g
2.17%
Selenium:3.42µg
4.88%
Manganese:0.06mg
3%
Vitamin A:141.64IU
2.83%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.12%
Phosphorus:10.88mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious