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heavenly tea cookies (light and crispy) by freda

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
FREDA GABLE
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

These Cookies guaranteed, You can't eat just one. These are a Very Light and crispy cookie, great for the cookie Jar or a Mother daughter Tea. I first tasted these while Visiting a lady friend in a Senior Housing Comunity. Her neighbor and fiend had baked these for her and shared. I said "I love these and wanted the recipe" I couldn't eat just one.. It took Many Many months before This recipe was shared with me. I thank My friend Judy Howard, and Her friend for the Kindness of sharing these with me. Hope You try these easy cookies, ENJOY. Note: Recipe Can easily be Doubled, Kids Love these also.

(3 ratings)
yield 3 1/2 dozen 2" cookies
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For heavenly tea cookies (light and crispy) by freda

  • HEAVENLY "LIGHT AND CRISP" COOKIES BY FREDA
  • BEAT THE FOLLOWING ( 7 ) ITEMS WITH MIXER
  • 1 C
    sugar
  • 1 C
    pdr. sugar
  • 1 C
    butter, softened @ room temp
  • 3/4 C
    veg oil
  • 2 TBS
    milk or cream
  • 1 TBS
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • STIR IN THE FOLLOWING, THEN COVER & CHILL 2 HRS
  • 4 1/4 C
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    soda, (baking soda)
  • 1 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • ROLL DOUGH INTO THE FOLLOWING SUGAR
  • 1/4 C
    granulated sugar

How To Make heavenly tea cookies (light and crispy) by freda

  • 1
    Follow Directions as Listed Avove, Exactly. Makes 3 1/2 dozen 2" cookies
  • 2
    When Ready to bake, Preheat Oven @ 350 Degrees Roll chilled dough into small balls.
  • 3
    Roll balls into remaining 1/4 C sugar. Place Balls 3 " apart on ungreased Bakng sheet. Flatten to 1/4" with bottom of a glass. Srinkle tops with additional sugar
  • 4
    Bake @ 350 degrees, 13-15 min. only until the edges of cookies begin to turn golden brown. REMOVE from cookie sheet, cool completely. Note: a Glaze can be drizzled over these Cookies for an additional touch, taste, and decoration, ( is my addition)
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