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Easy Butter Tea Cakes

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

A simple tea cake recipe with butter, eggs, and other ingredients.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Combine the sugar and butter in a mixer bowl, beating until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape cookie dough into small balls. Arrange on a cookie sheet. Press flat with the flat bottom of a glass. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen.

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