Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes Recipe

Name: Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/3 cup milk; 3 tablespoons molasses; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons molasses
Powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in bowl.
3
Add butter; beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Reserve 1/3 cup crumb mixture for topping; set aside.
5
Stir in baking powder and baking soda to remaining crumb mixture.
6
Beat at low speed until well mixed.
7
Add milk and molasses; continue beating just until moistened.
8
(Do not overmix.)
9
Divide dough into 16 pieces.
10
Shape into 3/4-inch thick moons, stars, circles, etc.
11
Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
13
Bake 11-14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
14
(Do not overbake.)
15
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
16
Store in container with tight-fitting lid.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Five-Star Molasses Tea Cakes

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