Gram'S Tea Cakes

Name: Gram'S Tea Cakes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup milk; 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk; beat well.
2

Combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Gradually add remaining flour. Divide dough in half; wrap in waxed paper, and chill at least 30 minutes.
3

Roll half of dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut dough with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Repeat rolling, cutting, and baking procedure with remaining dough.